The University Communications team consists of more than 30 professionals with expertise in communications planning, research and strategy; writing, design and multimedia production; news media relations; and crisis communications.
The staff within University Communications is organized into nine working groups that together form our integrated marketing team.
Phone: 716-645-4601
Email: dellacon@buffalo.edu
Jeffrey Smith
Assistant Vice President for Marketing, Web and Creative Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Creates printed, online and other content for various UB websites, publications and marketing projects.
The headquarters for news and information targeting faculty,
staff, students and alumni for distribution to key national and
local media.
Phone: 716-645-4601
Email: dellacon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4600
Email: anzalon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4602
Email: pdonovan@buffalo.edu
Media Relations Manager, Architecture, Economic Development, Sciences, Urban and Regional Planning
Phone: 716-645-4655
Email: chsu22@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4614
Email: cmnealon@buffalo.edu
Senior Editor, Dental Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, Research Institute on Addictions
Phone: 716-645-4593
Email: saldi@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4612
Email: wuetcher@buffalo.edu
Coordinates and manages all projects.
Manages and coordinates production and resources.
Cynthia Todd
Assistant Director for Resource Management, Manager of Trademarks and Licensing
Phone: 716-645-4585
Email: ctodd@buffalo.edu
Provides business analysis, research, assessment,
and solutions with a particular focus on business
strategy, crisis
communications, digital
communications, dashboards
& metrics, and business process improvements.
Daniel Arrasjid
Director of Strategic Solutions and Planning
Phone: 716-645-6153
Email: daniel@buffalo.edu
Devises strategy and develops and maintains online communications products that enhance and catalyze the reputation of the university.
Rebecca Bernstein
Director of Strategy and Online Communications
Phone: 716-645-4583
Email: rebecca@buffalo.edu
Tim Nabzdyk
Information Architect/User Experience Specialist
Phone: 716-645-4577
Email: timothyn@buffalo.edu
Manages trademarks and licensing.
Cynthia Todd
Assistant Director for Resource Management, Manager of Trademarks and Licensing
Phone: 716-645-4585
Email: ctodd@buffalo.edu
Creates design and photography for UB’s print and online
communications.
If your group is in need of assistance, please contact Amber Winters,
director of project operations, to discuss the project request.
Your request will be reviewed and we will provide a solution for
you. The solution provided may involve working with University
Communications, or collaborating with a partnering unit on campus.
For some projects, we may recommend you to a trusted outside
freelancer for your communication needs.
University Communications engages in an annual strategic
planning process that results in a set project plan for the
calendar year. This process includes measuring the project time we
have to allocate in addition to the base work we are responsible
for day to day in support of the university. We also are charged
with anticipating the communication needs of the entire campus and
individual departments, units or areas that are embarking on major
communication initiatives. This plan is reviewed and approved
by our parent unit Vice President and acts as our project guide
annually.