Marketing and Communications Team

Our team of experienced communicators helps promote the exceptional programs and initiatives that enhance the UB experience for students. In addition, as senior communicators, our team also consults and guides units throughout Student Life to help them achieve their communication objectives.

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Meet the Team

8/27/25

John Lambert

Assistant Vice President
Marketing, Communications and External Engagement

Katie Barnum.
3/28/25

Katie Barnum

Assistant Director for Digital Communications

Mark Busch.
3/28/25

Mark Busch

Digital Media Associate

Courtney Cheseborough.
3/28/25

Courtney Cheseborough

Graphic Designer

Erin Dengler.
3/28/25

Erin Dengler

Associate Director, Marketing and Communications

Danika Guerin.
8/19/25

Danika Guerin

Digital Brand and Marketing Associate - Campus Living

Joel Marcellus.
10/27/25

Joel Marcellus

Creative Content Associate

Nicole McDermott.
3/28/25

Nicole McDermott

Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications - Student Wellness

Tim Patch.
3/28/25

Tim Patch

Assistant Director for Experiential Design

Louis Spina.
8/27/25

Louis Spina

Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications - Campus Living and Creative Media

Briana White.
3/28/25

Briana White

Digital Brand and Marketing Associate

Awards and Recognition

Our team is frequently recognized for the work we do to support our Student Life units. Recent awards include:

  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Best in Category - Excellence in Creativity: Multi Page Publication: Student Life Divisional Highlights
  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Best in Category - Excellence in Strategy: Alumni Relations: Horns Up for Hope
  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Best in Category - Excellence in Creativity: Logo Design: Campus Living Community Icons
  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Best in Category - Excellence in Strategy: Social Media: Social Campaign - 'Victory'
  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Judges Citation - Excellence in Creativity: Video Over 5 minutes: That UB Life Extra
  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Judges Citation - Excellence in Creativity: Institutional Websites: Home Away Giveaways Website
  • 2026 SUNYCUAD Awards for Excellence: Judges Citation - Excellence in Strategy: Marketing Campaign: Strength in Service, Strength on Campus - Veterans Campaign
Danika accepting an award at the 2025 UB Communicators Conference.

Submit a Request

Once you determine project scope with your marketing representative, submit the corresponding form. Your request will then be entered into the queue. Your representative will reach out to discuss the next steps and assign an appropriate timeline for completion of your project.

Marketing Project Request
Social Media Post Request

Most Student Life marketing expenditures for units have been centralized and are part of an annual approved budget. Your marketing representative will help you navigate spending your budgeted allocation in accordance with university procurement guidelines and policies.

Find Us

Marketing and Communications

Student Life

University at Buffalo
252 Capen Hall, North Campus
202 Michael Hall, South Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260

Resources

Student Life Marketing and Communications team on a stage.
Marketing Home
Marketing Toolkit