About Us
The office's work includes advertising, crisis communication, media relations, publications, strategic marketing plans, web communication, special event promotion plans, and recruitment and fundraising initiatives, among other services.
Vice President: Ingrid Skantz
The vice president for Marketing and University Relations is responsible for internal
monitoring and external communication of the Southern brand, leading comprehensive
efforts to increase understanding, support, and conveyance of the university's mission
and goals with all university publics.
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Director: Janell Hullquist
The director helps to facilitate the comprehensive and integrated marketing communications
plan to increase understanding, support, and communication of the university's mission
and goals to all audiences, both internally and externally.
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Communication Manager: Tina Smith
As a key member of the creative team responsible for the marketing and communications
strategy for the university, the Communication Manager promotes the university to
its constituents through a variety of media outlets.
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Digital Engagement Manager: Joseph Hyde
The digital engagement manager develops content that reaches university constituents
by leading, developing, and implementing a social and digital advertising strategy.
This position focuses on analytics, testing, and optimization as well as social media
campaigns and online relationship development.
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Editorial Manager: Becky Brooks
The editorial manager is responsible for developing strong content and distributing
written communications for Southern Adventist University and serves as a key member
of the team responsible for shaping the marketing and communications strategy for
the university.
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Graphic Design Manager: Emily Harding
The graphic design manager supervises and implements
visual communication, aesthetic expression, and photography to meet the artistic needs
of the university brand and is a key member of the creative team that oversees all
marketing and communication activities for the university.
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Website Design Manager: Kroania Huskins
The website design manager works alongside the website development manager and the
director to craft a compelling website through innovative design that drives the university's
mission, brand, visual identity, and key messages while enhancing the user experience.
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Website Development Manager: Simon Sierra
The website development manager works closely with the director to create and implement
the strategy and goals for the university website. This position requires a high level
of design and development proficiency for both client and server web software.
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