Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Engagement
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Inspires investment in the university through compelling storytelling, engagement, and information sharing. The team develops strategies, crafts messaging, produces materials and coordinates communications with UF Advancement and campus partners.
- Campaign Communications: Informs and educates stakeholders to champion and implement a shared campaign communications plan, raising UF’s awareness and reputation through key messaging and storytelling
- Unified Brand: Fosters “Go Greater” unified brand through an integrated and collaborative university advancement communications model
- Communications Project Management: Executes strategic advancement communications through priority system and with high-quality and efficient production
- World Class Events: Engage and inspire constituents by producing signature University of Florida events that promote institutional priorities and support the fundraising enterprise
- Wow Stewardship: Engages and steward donors through a comprehensive campaign donor relations strategy and structure
Team Listing
Strategic Communications, Marketing and Engagement
Luke AndersonAssociate VP, Strategic Communications & CMO
352-392-8950 click to email
Jim Baer
Art Director
352-392-8212 click to email
Tina Banner
Assistant Director of Social Media & Digital Communities
352-392-5494 click to email
Chris Barnett
Senior Web Administrator
352-392-9535 click to email
Aaron Daye
Multimedia Specialist
352-392-4068 click to email
Barbara Drake
Content Editor & Writer
352-846-3643 click to email
David Finnerty
Senior Director of Development Communications
352-392-8971 click to email
Tonya Gibbs
Digital Communications Manager
352-392-7636 click to email
Maddie Haggbloom
Graphic Designer
352-392-8304 click to email
Marissa Hartman
Project & Operational Specialist
352-392-0677 click to email
David Houder
Executive Director of Creative Services
352-392-8076 click to email
Martha Jakab
Digital Applications Manager
352-846-3610 click to email
Robert Mack
Associate Art Director
352-392-8495 click to email
Nicole Neal
Executive Director of Strategic Communications
352-846-3447 click to email
Jason Phenicie
Senior Director of Digital Marketing and Engagement
352-392-5980 click to email
Brenton Richardson
Multimedia Specialist
352-392-7491 click to email
Jennifer Romero
Videographer
352-392-3160 click to email
Cindy Spence
Assistant Director of Communications
352-392-5491 click to email
Monica Vosilla
Director of Digital Communications
352-392-8081 click to email
Nicole Yucht
Senior Director of Campaign Initiatives
352-392-5412 click to email
Donor Relations
Lindsey FarahSenior Director of Donor Engagement
352-392-2529 click to email
Claire Burns
Director of Donor Programs
352-392-7762 click to email
Megan Christopherson
Associate Director of Donor Engagement
352-392-5862 click to email
Micah Hyle
Associate Director of Stewardship & Data
352-392-8310 click to email
Rachel Smith
Donor Relations Coordinator
352-392-3881 click to email
Vice President and Campaign Events
Missy PooleDirector of Special Events & Engagement
352-392-5489 click to email
Anja Fairholm
Assistant Director
352-392-3379 click to email
Giovanni Lugo
Special Events Manager
352-392-5973 click to email
Jaclyn O'Brian
Associate Director
352-392-7758 click to email