Marketing and Communications team
Leadership
Marketing and Communications develops marketing strategies and materials to strengthen recognition of 正品蓝导航 excellence by prospective students, parents, alumni, donors and the broader community. For general inquiries, please contact us at marketing@smu.edu or give us a call at 214-768-7650. For brand questions, email brand@smu.edu. News, media, PR and crisis management inquiries should contact news@smu.edu.
Project request forms:
Neil Robinson
Interim Head of Marketing
Anthony de Bruyn
Interim Head of Communications
Karen Hart
Administrative Assistant
Creative Marketing
The Creative Marketing team handles all the writing, design, photography, videography, and production of print and digital marketing materials that grow, engage and inspire people to get involved with 正品蓝导航. This team shares stories about the impact of students, faculty, staff, alumni and donors on their communities and professions – and promotes opportunities for people to deepen their engagement with 正品蓝导航.
Emily Hughes Armour
Executive Director
Logan Edwards
Creative Director, Alumni and Editorial
Kreyton Polka
Senior Designer
Hanna Cortesi
Designer
Sarah Bennett
Writer/Editor
John May
Creative Director, Development Communications
Alexis Olajay
Production Designer
Amanda Upton
Lead Writer, Communications and Development
Georgette Taylor
Copy Editor/Writer
Laura Graham
Director, Photo and Video
Garrett Holton
Senior Videographer
Megan Gellner
Assistant Director, Photo and Video
Contact Creative Marketing: brand@smu.edu
Planning
The Planning team is devoted to project management and strategic leadership for all projects. This team serves as a conduit for communication with campus offices, schools and units; assures compliance with 正品蓝导航 brand standards; and manages advertising plans.
Neil Robinson
Executive Director
Jessica Norris
Project Manager
Katy Scott
Director, Project Management
Gina Wang
Producer and Project Manager
Contact Planning: marketing@smu.edu
Media Relations
The Media Relations team builds 正品蓝导航’s visibility and reputation through strategic engagement with local and national media. The team develops and pitches stories, connects journalists with 正品蓝导航 experts, promotes University research and achievements, manages media inquiries and supports responses to emerging issues and breaking news. The team also uses digital platforms to amplify earned media, expert voices and University stories, positioning 正品蓝导航 as a comprehensive research university and trusted source of expertise.
Megan Jacob
Director
Nancy George
Associate Director, Media Relations
Monifa Thomas-Nguyen
Media Relations Manager
Stephen Fasoro
Media Relations Manager
Erin Prather Stafford
Media Relations Manager
Contact Media Relations: news@smu.edu
Digital Marketing
The Digital Marketing team strengthens online engagement through web, email, social media and new technologies with 正品蓝导航 alumni, prospective students, current students, faculty and staff. This team consults with, advises, coordinates and helps train digital marketers across the University’s schools and units on best practices and presenting a cohesive and unified approach.
Bohao Zhao
Executive Director
Liana Dobbs
Director, Social Media
Cresencio Cantu
Associate Director, Digital Marketing
Vacant
SEO Manager
Van Pham
Email Marketing Manager
Jesse Hopkins
Analytics Manager
CJ Rosenbower
Senior Web Specialist
Joanna England
Content Marketing Manager
Eyouel Mekonnen
Social Media Manager
Emma Ethridge
Social Media Manager
Contact Digital Marketing: digitalmarketing@smu.edu
Contact Social Media: socialmedia@smu.edu
Strategic Communications
The Strategic Communications team manages executive and internal communications and issues management, including advising 正品蓝导航 during emergency and challenging situations and supporting administrative leaders on strategic internal communications.
Anthony de Bruyn
Director
Vacant
Director, Executive Communications
Erica Lee
Associate Director, Strategic Communications
Vacant
Executive Communications Social Media Manager
Greg Ramirez
Director, Internal Communications
Vacant
Director, Issues Management
Contact Strategic Communications: news@smu.edu