Patrick Holt
Employee Success Specialist
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
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
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
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 […]
Brandy Rustemeyer
Senior Interactive Web Designer
As interactive web designer, I collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to create engaging digital experiences that align with university brand guidelines. I work to create user-centered designs that balance business objectives with user needs while building meaningful relationships. I love what I do, and I’m happiest working with creative and passionate people. I graduated from Lindenwood University […]
Kristen Gau
Senior Creative Director of Digital Content and Design
As senior creative director, I set the vision for digital presence and emphasize alignment of digital content and design with the university’s overall mission and goals. I help ensure digital content is not only visually appealing but also strategically crafted to engage target audiences. I have spent over 20 years in marketing and design and am proud […]
Chris Amelung
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Digital Strategy
According to my job description, I manage and oversee the university’s top-level web presence (a.k.a., washu.edu) and guide strategy for the externally focused websites at WashU. For you, I’m the guy you call when you need help with a website. Before I joined the WashU community, I was a senior web developer at Yale University where I […]
Joe Angeles
Director, Photographic Services
What causes you more anxiety, a trip to the dentist or having your photo taken? Early in my photography career, the subject of a story I was working on brought his nervousness to my attention, and to this day, my first step before I take any portrait is to calm my subject and build a […]
Pat Bierman
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
As the executive assistant to the vice chancellor, I work closely with the vice chancellor and the senior management team. I am responsible for setting up meetings with members of Public Affairs and campus partners. I enjoy arranging events such as monthly staff luncheons, Huddles, holiday parties and welcome/departing gatherings. Those chocolate chip cookies at […]
Tracy Collins
Senior Creative Director
As senior creative director, I am part of a team responsible for presenting the university through visual media and help to ensure that the work we produce is as thoughtful, personal, and beautiful as WashU itself. I helped to create the WashU brand guidelines which clarify how to present the stories of WashU with a […]