Beth Ling

Beth Ling brings more than two decades of expertise in communications and marketing to her role as Chief Communications Officer at The Compass Group. She has played a pivotal role in transforming the organization’s communications strategy, spearheading a comprehensive rebranding effort, redesigning the website, and enhancing visibility through thought leadership, social media, and strategic marketing initiatives. In addition to leading marketing initiatives for the organization she works directly with clients on strategic communications to advance their fundraising goals.

Prior to joining Compass, Beth was Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Relations for CareSource, a $12 billion nonprofit managed care organization. In this position she led internal and external communications for the mission-driven organization that serves low-income individuals with quality healthcare and innovations to address social determinants of health, such as food and housing. She directed public relations activities across 12 states, led communications for the foundation, and provided strategic leadership for the brand. During her time with CareSource she was honored as the Communicator of the Year by the Dayton Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and selected for the Leadership Dayton program.

Beth also spent 13 years as the Director of Public Relations for Interbrand Design Forum, a leading retail brand and design consultancy. In this position she led media relations, supported business development, and created collateral and thought leadership content. Beth’s experience also includes working as an account executive for PR agency Edward Howard & Co. and leading communications for the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.

She serves as vice chair on the board for Brigid’s Path, an addiction recovery center for infants. Additionally, Beth is the longtime president of the Notre Dame Club of Dayton, a local extension of the university’s alumni association where she oversees the organization’s $2.5 million scholarship fund for students in southwest Ohio. She also served six years on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters after being a Big Sister volunteer throughout college.

Beth earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame where she majored in marketing with a minor in communications.