Isabella Webster will serve as the executive director for Penn State Homecoming 2019, the organization announced Friday.

Webster served as the Donor Relations Director for Homecoming 2018, responsible for securing donations developing relationships with sponsors. In this role, she created partnerships with new donors and contributed to Homecoming’s sustainability efforts.

“Isabella has demonstrated great leadership abilities, and possesses all of the qualities we were looking for in the next Executive Director,” Homecoming 2018 Executive Director Ally Berdan said in a press release. “Isabella has a great passion for Penn State Homecoming, that, combined with her organization skills and drive, will allow her to excel in this position.”

In her new role, Webster will spearhead planning for next year’s weeklong Homecoming celebration and the events the organization hosts throughout the year. She’ll create a vision for the future of Homecoming, starting with selecting her executive committee.

“I cannot wait to watch her and the next Executive Committee continue to Guide State Forward, and truly make an impact on the organization and Penn State community,” Berdan said.