Strategic Relations and Communications consists of experts in all areas of marketing and communications, including media relations, strategic communications, issues management, web development, constituent experience, market research, digital marketing, content strategy and creative services. Our cross-functional team partners with unit leaders and communicators across campus to achieve °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s mission. Ìý
LeadershipÌýÌý Constituent Experience and Technology TeamÌýÌý Marketing and Content Strategy TeamÌýÌý Strategic Communications Team Ìý Budget and Financial Administration Team Ìý Signature Events Team
Executive Leadership
![Jon Leslie](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jleslie2023.jpg?itok=N11CcWB-)
Leadership
![Katie Clark](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/katie_clark3ga.jpg?itok=P1eLh6n1)
![Erin Frazier](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/erin_frazier_0.jpg?itok=i2iy9fMi)
![Karrie Pitzer](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/karrie_pitzer_pc0005.jpg?itok=jUl3kanE)
![Jennifer Schufer](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jennifer_schufer.jpg?itok=v3suFpdW)
![Candace Smith](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/candace_smith13_0.jpg?itok=Rvuy7fhi)
Constituent Experience and Technology
The CX and technology team specializes in understanding audience sentiments, concerns and needs while providing communication support to all Buffs. The team uses qualitative and quantitative research and audience listening to inform operations, development, communications and brand management.
![Michael Bolei](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/michael_bolei_pc0003.jpg?itok=UZr-fXiU)
![Patrick Brown](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Alan Cole](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/alan_cole.cc10.jpg?itok=LnEDpwyj)
![Lissa Cordova](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/lissa_cordova_pc0002.jpg?itok=9eOwr1el)
![Matt Duncan](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/matt_duncan10_1.jpg?itok=wCH-T67x)
![Erin Frazier](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/erin_frazier_0.jpg?itok=i2iy9fMi)
![Whitney Fullmer](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/whitney_fullmer1.jpg?itok=_dSIYKSV)
![Sophia Guerin](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Nicole Janosi](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Jacob Korf](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Rainier Lolly](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Joshua Nicholson](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Chris Panetta](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/chris_panetta6_1.jpg?itok=y0ZVZMqH)
![Caci Pippin](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![George Ponchak](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Tania Ruampant](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/tanida_ruampant18a_0.jpg?itok=yQe-u4fN)
![Jeremy Sparks](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jeremy_sparks_pc0007.jpg?itok=nEns3Cj3)
![Timur Tripp](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
Marketing and Content Strategy
The marketing and content strategy team develops and implements data-informed, audience-centric strategies that help foster a positive brand experience for all Buffs. The team includes marketing, content strategy, UX and creative services.
![Kristin Agnes](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/kristin_agnes_pc0006_0.jpg?itok=nzsJ_I6w)
![Glenn Asakawa](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/glenn_asakawa3a.jpg?itok=QC7dXVZr)
![Paul Beique](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/paul_beique7_0.jpg?itok=0pW5y350)
![Joanna Bertrand](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jo_bertrand18_1.jpg?itok=dyU6CrXO)
![Miriam Brown](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Patrick Campbell](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/patrick_campbell5_0.jpg?itok=-DF8m786)
![Casey Cass](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/casey_cass9_1.jpg?itok=6a3-TfAU)
![Kevin Crafts](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/kevin_crafts22.jpg?itok=MFU0TtUN)
![David DePuy](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/david_depuy_pc0011_0.jpg?itok=l5jxgv2Y)
![Alicia DiRago](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Justin Golightly](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/justin_golightly1ga.jpg?itok=cn96JHTB)
![Mason Marino](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/mason_marino16_0.jpg?itok=s0lXLBxN)
![Cary Marks](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/cary_marks_pc0003.jpg?itok=EpyW3X_L)
![Zach Ornitz](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/zachornitz_portrait_43ys_clr_ga1.jpg?itok=5CRZcwFO)
![Mariah Scallan](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/mariah_scallan2ga.jpg?itok=77QVIvJ-)
![Jennifer Schufer](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jennifer_schufer.jpg?itok=v3suFpdW)
![Betsy Silvester](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/betsy_silvester5.jpg?itok=7QXriukF)
![Bea Steiner](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/bea_steiner9ga.jpg?itok=YoA-Wb5Q)
![Annie Svensen](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/annie_svensen11-copy.jpg?itok=X_Q99sGs)
![Wendy Turnbull](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/wendy_turnbull5_1.jpg?itok=uJ2O_QiL)
![Nicole Waldrip](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
Strategic Communications
The strategic communications team organizes and executes communication plans that enhance °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼’s reputation as a leading AAU research university. The team supports executive communications, event communications, strategic partnerships for news and editorial content, and issues management.
![Janet Braccio](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Ally Dever](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/ally_dever_0010_0.jpg?itok=UMzEJwB-)
![Michele Flores, a woman with below-the-shoulder dark brown hair, wearing a lavender shirt](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/michele_flores_0.jpg?itok=j0wG3N8X)
![Acacia Freeman](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/30b0f07d-f276-4781-a2e3-a18ca4c09c4d.jpeg?itok=pctw4puH)
![Nicolas Goda](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/nico_goda3ga.jpg?itok=vAvgnE_v)
![Katy Hill headshot](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/katy_hill3ga.png?itok=gjqqHHu7)
![Bronson Hilliard](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/bronson_hilliard7ga.jpg?itok=1ToNYUrR)
![Steve Hurlbert](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/steve_hulrbert2.jpg?itok=pR81DCZI)
![Josh Lindenstein](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/josh_lindenstein11_0.jpg?itok=6Tyx9vXu)
![Elizabeth Lock](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/elizabeth_lock31_0.jpg?itok=LaTn_4lm)
![Christine Mahoney headshot](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/christine_mahoney5ga52_0_1.jpg?itok=doMfJOUS)
![Megan Maneval](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/megan_pearson_0.jpg?itok=kk08zjoQ)
![Lisa Marshall](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/lisa_marshall2_0.jpg?itok=eadPmsly)
![Deborah Mendez Wilson](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/deb-mendez-wilson.jpg?itok=n0lI1tuE)
![Nicole Mueksch](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/nicole_mueksch19.jpg?itok=0k7-YsZi)
![Julie Poppen](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/julie_poppen4.jpg?itok=h_VBstyl)
![Jaime Ray](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/microsoftteams-image_1.png?itok=mTArZRJu)
![Peter Sanders](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Noelle Seybert](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/noelle_seybert14.jpg?itok=aEdXuggJ)
![Kellen Short](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/kellen_short1ga_0.jpg?itok=Kswpk9h1)
![Candace Smith](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/candace_smith13_0.jpg?itok=Rvuy7fhi)
![Jennifer Soules](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/jennifer_soules5ga.jpg?itok=moAeAIaB)
![Daniel Strain](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/daniel_strain2.jpg?itok=5ULgl_ws)
![Greg Swenson](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/greg_swenson.cc26_1.jpg?itok=tO_16gzY)
![Headshot of Stacy Wagner](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/stacy_wagner4ga.jpg?itok=r450632U)
![Yvaine Ye](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
Budget and Financial Administration
The budget and financial administration team manages Strategic Relations and Communications’ operations and foundation.
![Katie Clark](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/katie_clark3ga.jpg?itok=P1eLh6n1)
![Julie Esterline](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/julie_esterline_pc0010.jpg?itok=NqVmACEq)
![Denise Munn](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/denise_munn1ga.jpg?itok=KcOdoAsb)
Signature Events
![Brian Bishop](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/brian_bishop11.jpg?itok=Gq4ccyA4)
![Katie O'Malley](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)
![Karrie Pitzer](/strategicrelations/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/people/karrie_pitzer_pc0005.jpg?itok=jUl3kanE)
![Hannah Wood](/strategicrelations/profiles/express/modules/features/people_content_type/images/avatar320.jpg)