CLEVELAND, Miss. – Delta State University Athletics has announced the hiring of Heidi Clark Harbin as Coordinator of Athletics Marketing and Media Relations.
In this role, Harbin will support the promotion and visibility of Delta State Athletics through content creation, social media management, storytelling, and communication efforts that highlight the accomplishments of the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen.
 
"Marketing and media relations play an important role in telling the story of the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen and creating connections between our student-athletes, alumni, fans, and supporters. Throughout the hiring process, Heidi demonstrated a genuine enthusiasm for showcasing student-athletes and supporting a team environment. Her background in communication, organization, and content planning, combined with her ability to manage multiple priorities, will help us continue elevating the visibility of our programs. We are excited to welcome Heidi to Delta State Athletics and look forward to the impact she will have across our department and campus." — Dana George, Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
 
Harbin brings professional experience in communication, digital content, and project coordination. Most recently, she served as an Operations Coordinator for Buffington Homes – Toll Brothers, where she worked in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects and collaborating across departments.
 
She also gained experience in digital marketing and audience engagement while working as a Realtor with Landmark Realty, where she created and managed social media content.
Harbin's background also includes athletics and wellness leadership. She served as Head Girls Soccer Coach at Kirk Academy and has taught Pilates for several years. She is also a former collegiate soccer student-athlete at Itawamba Community College, giving her firsthand understanding of the student-athlete experience.
 
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to join Delta State Athletics and support the marketing and media efforts of such a proud program. I'm excited to contribute to the team, help elevate our student-athletes, and continue building on the strong tradition here at DSU." — Heidi Harbin
 
Harbin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Mississippi State University. She and her husband, Landon Harbin, reside in Cleveland.