Anna Groff

My educational and professional journey began right here in the communication department at Goshen College. I fell in love with working for The Record as a reporter, page editor and executive editor. I went on to earn a Master’s in Public Administration (nonprofit focus) at Arizona State University in 2013. A nonprofit leader in journalism and child advocacy for 15 years, I remain committed to collaborative and courageous service. Growing the digital side of the magazine I edited for 10 years established for me the need for accessible and dynamic content in any nonprofit setting. Leading a national nonprofit organization to prevent child abuse in faith communities, solidified my pursuit to advocate for the vulnerable and equip institutions to be steadfast in their victim-centered approaches. These various experiences led me to where I am today—serving, teaching and working alongside students at Goshen College.

I teach courses in writing, speaking, journalism and general communication. I serve as adviser of the independent student newspaper, The Record. I am a faculty coordinator for the Prevention Intervention Network and a faculty adviser for Goshen Monologues. I also direct the annual C. Henry Smith Peace Oratorical Contest. Finally, I led an off-campus Study-Service Term May Term “Local Indigenous Cultures and Perspectives” May 2025.

Master of Public Administration (Nonprofit Management) 2013
Arizona State University

Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) 2006
Goshen College

CAPS Elkhart board member
ACE Women’s Network of Indiana board member
Associated Church Press contest judge
Anabaptist Communicators member