Our Communications Team
Responsible for the university’s interaction with the print, broadcast and online media, as well as the creation of branded content and dissemination of university news and information, the Office of Communications team tells the story of our university to the world by working closely with the media and our faculty, staff and students.
Our team drafts news releases, media advisories and other materials to publicize news of faculty research, academic programs and newsworthy university happenings. We develop story angles, work with reporters, connect media with faculty and distribute information to local, national and international news organizations.
Additionally, the team provides public relations and communication support to the university community on a variety of communication issues.
Communicator's Directory
Kathy Green
Vice Chancellor for Marketing and Communications
David Kelly
Senior Director of Media Relations
Trisha Kendall
Director of Executive and Internal Communications
Jenny Merchant
Senior Director of Brand and Digital Marketing
Ryan Nisogi
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Strategic Communications
Kristen O'Neill
Senior Director of Content Strategy
Kiley Carroll
Senior Communications Specialist
Christopher Casey
Director of Digital Storytelling
Daysha Franczyk
Executive Assistant for Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
Matthew Hastings
Content Specialist
Laura Kelley
Media Relations Professional
Megan Lane
Communications Director for Research
Nicole Lawrence
Director of Digital Communications
Debra Melani
Senior Science Writer
Jacob Miller
Social Media Manager
Kelly Miller
Digital Communications Manager
Julia Milzer
Director of Media Relations
Sarah Nauman
Creative Brand Manager
Emma Pattee
Graphic Design & Multimedia Specialist
Kelsea Pieters
Media Relations Professional
Hannah Schlueter
Digital Communications Specialist
Ryan Wuller
Creative Multimedia Manager