Mike Bulthaus

Mike Bulthaus

Associate Vice Chancellor for University Marketing

I joined Washington University in May 2022 as associate vice chancellor for university marketing. In this role I am charged with guiding the process of defining and growing the reach of the Washington University brand regionally, nationally and globally, working collaboratively with academic and administrative partners campus wide. I bring more than 20 years of […]

Kristin Grupas

Kristin Grupas

Executive Director, Content Convergence

I provide creative and strategic direction for the proactive, innovative distribution of content across a wide variety of channels. Before WashU, I was at Larson Financial Holdings where I served as vice president for marketing. Previously, I spent 14 years at Scottrade where I spent a significant time leading content strategy for the company. I graduated […]

Jackie Schlarman

Jackie Schlarman

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing

As the assistant vice chancellor for strategic communications and marketing at WashU, I am committed to enhancing the university’s reputation as a world-class academic and research institution with strong ties to the St. Louis region. My responsibilities include engaging and aligning stakeholders, advising and planning marketing campaigns, identifying opportunities to amplify the university’s achievements, and […]

Janelle Hizer

Janelle Hizer

Assistant Director, Trademark Licensing

As Assistant Director of Trademark Licensing, I manage the university’s Trademark Licensing program. Through this program, I guide the university’s massive procurement of branded merchandise and meet with partners and retailers on customized projects and needs. I liaise with on-campus and online retail outlets and actively work with trademark licensees to ensure alignment with university values and […]

Jackie Ritchie

Jackie Ritchie

Executive Director for Marketing Operations

As executive director of marketing operations I focus on the people, processes, and tools that support our university-wide marketing strategy. This involves partnering with our broader WashU MarComm community to share information and resources to best tell their stories in ways that are purposeful and consistently elevating the WashU brand. I work daily with both […]