Markia Holt

Markia Holt

Social Media Strategist

I’m passionate about the power of social media as a storytelling tool and believe most things are best said in a gif. As a social media coordinator I assist with the planning, implementation and measurement in support of WashU’s social media strategy. The university is brimming with dynamic people doing phenomenal things, so I enjoy […]

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 […]

Rebecca King Pierce

Rebecca King Pierce

Digital Content Specialist

As digital content specialist, I work with campus partners and my colleagues to develop and execute content strategies for WashU’s digital properties. My work is grounded in data and research so that we can help our partners best serve and reach their audience. Prior to joining Public Affairs, I worked on the communications team for […]

Sara Savat

Sara Savat

Senior News Director, Business and Social Sciences

As a senior news director for business and social sciences, I write about business, political science, religion (and their intersection), sociology, education, anthropology, philosophy and linguistics. I have a passion for storytelling and enjoy working with our world-renowned faculty and members of the media to bring research to life for the public. Prior to joining […]

Alex Popp

Alex Popp

Senior Web Developer

As a senior web developer at Washington University, I work with our designers and developers to build user-friendly websites. I love data-driven design and working in WordPress. I graduated from Lindenwood University in 2014 with a degree in Computer Information Systems.  When I’m not behind my desk, I enjoy spending time with my wife and […]

Kayce Larkin

Kayce Larkin

Senior Graphic Designer

As a designer on the Office of Public Affairs’ Creative Services team, I work with campus partners to build and create materials and other items they will use to promote the institution. I’m new to the team and I’m very excited to see what’s in store for me! Before joining Public Affairs, I worked as […]

Patrick Holt

Patrick Holt

Coordinator, Administration

I am not sure what my job description is, but it might be easier to list the things I don’t do here. As a member of the admin team, my coworkers and i have our hands in a little bit of everything: we handle things like expenses (internal and external), our internal website, branding, printing, […]

Javier Ventura

Javier Ventura

Motion Graphics Art Director

Being a video editor and motion graphic designer combines two of my passions: storytelling and good design. These, along with music, are a big part of who I am as an artist. I have worked in video production in Colorado, Iowa, Mexico and now, here in the Office of Public Affairs at Washington University in Saint […]

Rachel Twedt

Rachel Twedt

Creative Services Manager

As the Creative Services Manager, I am responsible for the daily intake, scoping, scheduling, and prioritization of design projects, working closely with campus partners, print vendors and our internal team members. I also help evaluate and configure processes and tools we use to get work done. You might say I am the “front door” of […]

Jackie Schlarman

Jackie Schlarman

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communications and Marketing

As the assistant vice chancellor for strategic communications and marketing, my primary responsibility is to maximize our efforts to ensure WashU is appreciated as a world-class center of academic and research excellence. To that end, I engage, inspire and motivate key external and internal stakeholders; providing strategic counsel regarding brand positioning and adherence, major communications […]

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