Miami University’s Academic Marketing and Communications (AMC) team is dedicated to advancing the marketing and communication efforts of the university’s six academic divisions. Working in alignment with the university’s strategic vision, AMC directors create marketing strategies and communication plans that directly support the deans’ vision for their respective colleges.
What We Do
AMC directors are housed within each academic division. Reporting directly to University Communications and Marketing (UCM), AMC directors provide expert marketing and communications leadership, with dotted line reporting to their division’s academic dean. Their work goes beyond internal messaging—they are instrumental in:
- Collaborating with Enrollment Marketing and Communications to support recruitment and retention efforts.
- Developing strategies and communication plans that strengthen the division’s identity and academic brand.
- Ensuring a consistent and engaging presence through social media, newsletters, webpages, publications, etc.
- Writing, pitching, and promoting faculty expertise and student success stories to showcase the division’s impact.
- Producing and overseeing the creation of advertisements and branded content that enhance Miami’s visibility.
- Highlighting alumni successes to demonstrate the lasting value of a Miami education.
- Assisting with securing media coverage, interviews, and news placements to amplify the division’s reach.
- Partnering with University Advancement, the Center for Career Exploration and Success, and other campus offices to bolster communications to alumni, donors, student mentors, current students, and other audiences.
Meet the AMC Divisional Directors of Communications and Marketing
- Jason Barone – College of Arts and Science
- Tasha Dean – College of Creative Arts
- Erin Von Bergen – College of Education, Health, and Society
- Katie Rottner – College of Engineering and Computing
- Katherine Brun – Farmer School of Business
- Ruth Orth – Miami Regionals: Hamilton, Middletown, Voice of America (VOA), Miami Online
A Dynamic Team Driving the Vision
The AMC team is powered by a talented group of marketing and communications professionals who work alongside the directors to bring the division’s vision to life. From content creation and digital marketing to graphic design and web development, these experts are integral to AMC’s storytelling, brand elevation, and audience engagement. Their collaboration ensures that each college’s messaging is strategic, impactful, and reflects Miami’s excellence.
- Zoe Hill – Multi-Channel Content Creator
- Jay Murdock – Multi-Channel Content Creator, Farmer School of Business
- David Jones – Web Application Developer, Farmer School of Business
- Carrie Chambers – Associate Director of Marketing and Communications, Regionals
- Rachel Brown – Digital Marketing and Content Specialist, Regionals
- Alyssa Maul – Graphic Designer, Regionals
- Rachel Sullivan – Senior Graphic Designer, Regionals
- Megan Watterson – Digital Communications Specialist, Regionals
By bridging communication gaps between departments and ensuring alignment with Miami’s brand and mission, the AMC team strengthens both divisional and university-wide messaging and goals.
Get in Touch
For general inquiries about UCM’s Academic Marketing and Communications team, contact Ashlea Jones, senior director of executive communications and academic marketing, at [email protected].