Own the university’s external communications strategy, turning complex research into clear public value, while leading media relations, storytelling, crisis management, and executive communications across campus.

• Lead high-level media engagement and storytelling that highlights student achievement, faculty impact, and research outcomes.
• Manage crisis and issues communications with clarity, advising senior leadership and aligning messages across campus.
• Coordinate cross-campus, leadership-facing communications to ensure consistent, trusted messaging and strong reputational protection.