People

When I’m not busy celebrating the Chicago Cubs first World Series win since 1908, I work with the WashU Brown School and School of Law as senior news director. I help plan and implement media relations strategies for the schools, work on strategic communications plans, write and distribute press releases, assist with faculty op-ed pieces, […]

Social media is a tool; engagement is the result of using them effectively to connect with audiences. As senior director of new media strategy, I am passionate about brands and how they convey themselves through social media platforms to share information, tell their story and engage with their audiences. At the university, I seek opportunities […]

As part of Washington University Information Technology, I serve as a senior tech support specialist within the office of University Marketing & Communications, Danforth campus, and the Medical Public Affairs office, School of Medicine. In this role, I have the unique opportunity to work closely with creative and administrative staff providing technology solutions at all […]

As creative director for Public Affairs, I enjoy bringing projects to life. From concept to final product, I design everything from logos and signage to our Annual Report. My goal is to give all my designs individual attention so they are meaningful, effective and beautiful. Before joining the Public Affairs team, I worked as senior […]

I have loved crafting stories since I was a child, and knew by 12 years old that I wanted a career focused on words, writing and storytelling. Lucky for me, there’s no shortage of great stories to share about the amazing research, incredible people and intriguing events at Washington University. As the editor for the […]

Martin Yoakum is a web developer and email specialist in the MarComm digital team, and brings his creative and programming background together to help organizations get their message out. He started at WashU in 1997, in biotech research at the Med School. He eventually transitioned to web development and moved to Marketing & Communications in […]

Jackie Ritchie serves as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Brand Management, providing strategic leadership and guidance on all aspects of the university’s brand. Over the past several years, her primary focus has included the launch and implementation of the university’s rebranding initiative, during which she helped lead the institution through a period of meaningful change. Jackie […]

As communications specialist, I provide editorial support to our talented news team. I write about WashU people and events, shared in The Source. I also ensure that university events are shared with the WashU community through the Happenings at WashU events calendar. A St. Louis native, I earned my master’s in media communications from Webster University.  When I’m not […]

As a digital project manager I spend my days planning, organizing and helping to document all varieties of projects. I’m lucky to be involved in a variety of projects through all their phases, from initial brainstorming to post-launch enhancements.  No two days are the same with project management, I’m always learning new things with my […]

Anne Davis Cleary is focused on multimedia content development, strategy and policies for Washington University and leads MarComm’s multimedia team of creative photographers, videographers, producers and motion graphic designers. Anne is an Emmy award-winning producer and has worked on programming for clients that include PBS, ESPN, the National Parks Service, United Way and Independent Youth. She is a […]