Contact Us
You can reach members of University Communications by choosing a team below. Our main address and contact info is on the left.
Leadership
John Della Contrada
Vice President for Communications
Phone: 716-645-4094
Email: dellacon@buffalo.edu
Maria Bertola
Executive Assistant
Phone: 716-645-4093
Email: mariaber@buffalo.edu
Jeffrey N. Smith
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Kati Manne
Assistant Vice President for Business Operations
Phone: 716-645-4586
Email: kireland@buffalo.edu
Business Operations
Manages and coordinates production and resources.
Kati Manne
Assistant Vice President for Business Operations
Phone: 716-645-4586
Email: kireland@buffalo.edu
Cynthia Todd
Trademarks and Licensing Manager
Phone: 716-645-4585
Email: ctodd@buffalo.edu
Amy Dauber
Content Project Manager
Phone: 716-645-4582
Email: aadauber@buffalo.edu
Damian Dolce
Digital Project Manager
Phone: 716-645-4576
Email: ddolce@buffalo.edu
Patti McAllister
Print/Project Manager & Trademarks Associate
Phone: 716-645-9128
Email: pamcalli@buffalo.edu
Nancy Varner
Business Office Manager
Phone: 716-645-4609
Email: njvarner@buffalo.edu
Tracey Eastman
Acting Director of Communications for Social Work
Phone: 716-645-2983
Email: teastman@buffalo.edu
Digital Communications and Strategy
Devises strategy and develops and maintains online communications products that enhance and promote the reputation of the university.
Jeffrey N. Smith
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Rebecca Bernstein
Director of Strategy and Online Communications
Phone: 716-645-4583
Email: rebecca@buffalo.edu
Erin Goetz
Social Media Specialist
Email: eringoet@buffalo.edu
Hugh Jarvis, PhD, MLS
Digital Products Specialist
Phone: 716-645-4604
Email: hjarvis@buffalo.edu
Nick Peterson
Interface Designer
Phone: 716-645-4596
Email: np38@buffalo.edu
Editorial
Creates written content for various UB digital and print products, publications and marketing projects.
Jeffrey N. Smith
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Laura Silverman
Director of Content Strategy
Phone: 716-645-4594
Email: silverma@buffalo.edu
Sally Jarzab
Senior Content Editor/Writer
Phone: 716-645-4593
Email: jarza@buffalo.edu
Andrew Coddington
Content Editor/Writer
Phone: 716-645-4615
Email: ajcoddin@buffalo.edu
Issues Management and Stakeholder Communications
Leads issues management and internal stakeholder communications for the university.
Phone: 716-645-4094
Email: dellacon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4602
Email: mckenna5@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-6153
Email: daniel@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-9068
Email: mandrei@buffalo.edu
Marketing and Brand Management
Leads UB’s brand, marketing strategies, marketing communications and market research efforts.
Jeffrey N. Smith
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Elena Conti-Blatto
Director of Marketing and Brand Management
Phone: 716-645-4656
Email: elenacb@buffalo.edu
Devon Jerla
Assistant Marketing Manager
Phone: 716-645-9196
Email: devonslo@buffalo.edu
Media Relations
The headquarters for news and information focusing on faculty, staff, students and alumni for distribution to media.
Phone: 716-645-4094
Email: dellacon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4600
Email: anzalon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-5334
Email: gambini@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4605
Email: goldbaum@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4651
Email: davidhil@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4655
Email: chsu22@buffalo.edu
Kristen Kowalski
Designer
Phone: 716-645-4616
Email: klk8@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4614
Email: cmnealon@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4595
Email: marcener@buffalo.edu
Doug Sitler
Associate Director of National/International Media Relations
Phone: 716-645-9069
Email: drsitler@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4607
Email: vidal@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4612
Email: wuetcher@buffalo.edu
Trademarks and Licensing
Maintains the university’s legal rights by monitoring and controlling the use of UB trade names and trademarks.
Kati Manne
Assistant Vice President for Business Operations
Phone: 716-645-4586
Email: kireland@buffalo.edu
Cynthia Todd
Assistant Director for Resource Management, Manager of Trademarks and Licensing
Phone: 716-645-4585
Email: ctodd@buffalo.edu
Patti McAllister
Print/Project Manager & Trademarks Associate
Phone: 716-645-9128
Email: pamcalli@buffalo.edu
Visual Communications
Creates design and photography for UB’s digital and print communications.
Jeffrey N. Smith
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Rebecca Farnham
Creative Director/Art Director
Phone: 716-645-4599
Email: farnham@buffalo.edu
Bob Wilder
Associate Art Director
Phone: 716-645-4597
Email: wilder@buffalo.edu
Richard C. Klingensmith
Design Assistant
Phone: 716-645-4581
Email: rck4@buffalo.edu
Douglas Levere
Photographer
Phone: 716-645-4587
Email: dlevere@buffalo.edu
Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Photo/Video Design Assistant
Phone: 716-645-8585
Email: mlforres@buffalo.edu
How to Work with Us
If your group is in need of assistance, please contact Amy Dauber, content project manager, 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.
Organization Chart
For your convenience, we provide this alternative version of our staff organization.