Looking for assistance? Not sure who to contact? This list will help you connect with the expertise available through the Office of Public Affairs. Get to know all of our team members and their roles in our staff directory.
Strategy and Planning
All effective communications efforts start with a plan, one that outlines measurable objectives and strategies and positions your work in a way that achieves your organizational objectives.
Julie Hail Flory
314-935-5408
julie.flory@wustl.edu
News & Media Relations
Whether through press releases, carefully crafted pitches, op eds, contributed articles or spokesperson development, we have a fabulous team dedicated to shaping and sharing university stories with local, national and international media.
Danforth Campus News
Sue Killenberg McGinn
314-935-5254
smcginn@wustl.edu
Creative Services
Bring your communications to life through exceptional design and engaging, message-based copy. Special invitations, presentations, environmental graphics, magazines and annual reports are just a few of our specialities. Your work will never look so good.
Jackie Ritchie
314-935-4032
jackie.ritchie@wustl.edu
Brand Management & Logos
Managing a system of university logos is just one way that we help ensure consistency and clarity in our communications. Please refer to the Communication Guidelines for questions or help with university, school, or unit logos. If you have questions or need assistance in creating a logo or mark, we can help.
Tracy Collins
314-935-8357
tracy.collins@wustl.edu
Photography & Video
Need to schedule a photo or video shoot? Want to see what media assets are available for your use? Need help identifying a freelancer for your event? Our multimedia team is here to help either in-house or through one of our freelance partners.
Anne Davis Cleary
314-935-5251
acdavis@wustl.edu
You also can use our online photo request form to schedule a shoot.
Digital Communications
Do you have questions about a university website, WashU Sites, e-communications, or other digital needs? We can help.
Chris Amelung
314-935-4735
amelungc@wustl.edu
URL & Email Address Approval
Our trademark licensing team approves all university URL and custom email requests.
Karen Daubert
314-935-8154
kdaubert@wustl.edu
Branded Merchandise
Want to create some swag or merchandise with the WashU logo? Talk to our team to find licensed vendors and review copyright guidelines.
Janelle Hizer
314-935-9030
janelle.hizer@wustl.edu
Social Media
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and more. What does it all mean? Get help with your social media strategy.
Cassaundra Sigaran
314-935-8310
cassaundra.sigaran@wustl.edu
The Record
The Record is the daily-email that reaches our faculty and staff with all the latest news from around the university. All story ideas are welcome.
Kelly Wiese Niemeyer
314-935-5293
kelly.wiese@wustl.edu
Washington magazine
Washington magazine is the university’s signature publication for alumni and friends. Story ideas are always welcome.
Terri Nappier
314-935-5284
terrin@wustl.edu
Not sure where to turn? Any member of our leadership team can point you in the right direction or help you get started with your work:
Chris Amelung
314-935-4735
amelung@wustl.edu
Karen Daubert
314-935-8154
kdaubert@wustl.edu
Julie Hail Flory
314-935-5408
julie.flory@wustl.edu
Sue Killenberg McGinn
314-935-5254
smcginn@wustl.edu
Jackie Schlarman
314-935-9152
jackie.schlarman@wustl.edu
Visit us?
While we prefer to come to you, you are welcome at our offices anytime. We are located at:
276 N. Skinker Blvd, 3rd Floor (above Kaldi’s Coffee on Skinker)
This is also our delivery address.