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If your group is in need of assistance, please contact Amy Cassidy, content project manager. Your request will be reviewed and we will provide a solution for you. This may involve working with University Communications or collaborating with another unit on campus. For some projects, we may recommend you to a trusted outside freelancer for your communication needs.
University Communications
330 Crofts Hall
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14260-7015
Phone: 716-645-6969
Fax: 716-645-3765
John Della Contrada
Vice President for Communications
Phone: 716-645-4094
Email: dellacon@buffalo.edu
Maria Matusak
Executive Assistant
Phone: 716-645-4093
Email: mariaber@buffalo.edu
Jeff 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
Jerod Dahlgren
Senior Director of Issues Management and Organizational Communications
Phone: 716-645-4602
Email: jeroddah@buffalo.edu
Manages and coordinates production and resources.
Kati Manne
Assistant Vice President for Business Operations
Phone: 716-645-4586
Email: kireland@buffalo.edu
Cynthia Todd
Director of Trademarks and Licensing
Phone: 716-645-4585
Email: ctodd@buffalo.edu
Amy Cassidy
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
Trademarks Associate/Print Coordinator
Phone: 716-645-9128
Email: pamcalli@buffalo.edu
Nancy Varner
Business Office Manager
Phone: 716-645-4609
Email: njvarner@buffalo.edu
Devises strategy and develops and maintains online communications products that enhance and promote the reputation of the university.
Jeff Smith
Associate Vice President for Marketing and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4592
Email: jeff@buffalo.edu
Rebecca Bernstein
Director of Strategy and Digital Communications
Phone: 716-645-4583
Email: rebecca@buffalo.edu
Hugh Jarvis
Digital Product Technical Specialist
Phone: 716-645-4604
Email: hjarvis@buffalo.edu
Jessica Kane
Digital Communications Product Manager
Phone: 716-645-4578
Email: jmkane@buffalo.edu
Nick Peterson
Digital Products and User Experience Manager
Phone: 716-645-4596
Email: np38@buffalo.edu
Creates written content for various UB digital and print products, publications and marketing projects.
Jeff 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
Cheryl Quimba
Web Writer/Editor
Phone: 716-645-4615
Email: cdquimba@buffalo.edu
Leads issues management and internal stakeholder communications for the university.
Jerod Dahlgren
Senior Director of Issues Management and Organizational Communications
Phone: 716-645-4602
Email: jeroddah@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-6153
Email: daniel@buffalo.edu
Tracey Eastman
Acting Director of Communications, Division of Finance and Administration
Phone: 716-645-2983
Email: teastman@buffalo.edu
Grace Gerass
Internal Communications Manager
Phone: 716-645-4607
Email: graceger@buffalo.edu
Erin Goetz
Social Media Manager
Email: eringoet@buffalo.edu
Jay Rey
Public Affairs Communication Manager
Phone: 716-645-9068
Email: jayrey@buffalo.edu
Kaileigh Saeva
Social Media Specialist
Phone: 716-645-4577
Email: kaileigh@buffalo.edu
Leads UB’s brand, marketing strategies, marketing communications and market research efforts.
Jeff 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 Director of Marketing and Brand Management
Phone: 716-645-9196
Email: devonslo@buffalo.edu
The headquarters for news and information focusing on faculty, staff, students and alumni for distribution to media.
Director of News Content, Public Health, Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, Sustainability
Phone: 716-645-4651
Email: davidhil@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4614
Email: cmnealon@buffalo.edu
News Content Manager, Educational Opportunity Center, Law, Nursing, Honors College, Student Activities
Phone: 716-645-4600
Email: anzalon@buffalo.edu
Thomas Dinki
News Content Manager
Phone: 716-645-4584
Email: tfdinki@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-5334
Email: gambini@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4605
Email: goldbaum@buffalo.edu
Laurie Kaiser
News Content Manager
Phone: 716-645-4655
Email: lrkaiser@buffalo.edu
Kristen Kowalski
Designer
Phone: 716-645-4616
Email: klk8@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4613
Email: vrsantos@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-9069
Email: drsitler@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-4612
Email: wuetcher@buffalo.edu
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
Director of Trademarks and Licensing
Phone: 716-645-4585
Email: ctodd@buffalo.edu
Patti McAllister
Trademarks Associate/Print Coordinator
Phone: 716-645-9128
Email: pamcalli@buffalo.edu
Creates design and photography for UB’s digital and print communications.
Jeff 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
Photo/Video Manager
Phone: 716-645-4587
Email: dlevere@buffalo.edu
Meredith Forrest Kulwicki
Photo/Video Design Assistant
Phone: 716-645-8585
Email: mlforres@buffalo.edu
