People

Amy Bantle serves as Vice Chancellor for Marketing & Communications and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, leading the university’s newly unified marketing and communications team spanning WashU and WashU Medicine. In her role, she oversees the institution’s integrated brand, marketing and communications strategy, helping elevate WashU’s story and impact with audiences locally, regionally and globally. […]

I was born and raised in St. Louis and have built my career around providing administrative support and helping teams work more efficiently. Before transitioning to higher education, I spent several years in healthcare administration, where I developed a strong foundation in organization, problem-solving, and supporting people in fast-paced environments. My passion lies in creating […]

As Senior Director of Operations and Administration for MarComm, I oversee the department’s core business functions—including administrative oversight of enterprise-level tools and technologies, the management and development of human and financial resources, and the leadership of a talented team dedicated to financial, administrative, and operational support. My focus is on driving efficiency, optimizing resources, and […]

On the digital team, I help share the WashU story through our websites. My position as senior digital content strategist gives me a bird’s-eye view of the WashU landscape so I can collaborate with campus partners on web redesign projects to elevate the university’s strategic vision and advance the tripartite mission. I have over 15 […]

As the Associate Vice Chancellor for University Communications, I serve as a key strategist and spokesperson. I also oversee external and internal communications, including media relations and the production of WashU magazine. My role also involves crisis communications and issues management.   I have more than 25 years of experience in communications and marketing, including roles […]

As senior creative director of digital content and design, I’ve led some of WashU’s most visible digital work, including the university’s brand identity and the WashU.edu homepage redesign. I set the vision for how our digital presence looks, feels, and functions, making sure it’s both visually compelling and strategically aligned with the university’s mission. I […]

As senior news director of public health, I am excited to promote Washington University’s first new school in 100 years: a planned School of Public Health, launching in fall 2026.  I’ve spent most of my career at Washington University, starting as editor of the Record and then editing Outlook magazine at the School of Medicine […]

I’m a science writer covering research from the McKelvey School of Engineering and brain sciences. Prior to joining the university, I was a freelance science journalist for more than a decade, with stories appearing in the news sections of the journal PNAS, Nature Medicine, Discover magazine and NOVA, among other publications. I am a member of both the National […]

As a senior associate editor for Washington Magazine, I collaborate with writers, editors and designers to showcase the incredible stories of WashU alumni, faculty and students. The magazine reaches alumni and community members around the world through three print issues and three digital-only issues per year.   Before joining University Marketing and Communications, I served as […]

As a senior photographer and videographer, I communicate the stories of our students, faculty and staff through visuals. Before joining WashU, my clients as an independent photojournalist included The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and ProPublica. While managing my own photography business, I worked with a wide range of corporations […]