Tysen Kendig
Vice President for Communications
Tysen has served as UConn's chief communications and marketing officer since 2013, and is responsible for conveying the University’s mission, vision, and values to both internal and external audiences. Reporting to the university president, he provides strategic leadership and counsel for UConn, UConn Athletics and UConn Health in the areas of communication, marketing, crisis management, and outreach, and administers all aspects of University Communications' work. A former journalist, Tysen earlier in his career held senior leadership roles in communications and public relations at the University of Iowa, University of Arkansas, Penn State University, and Rider University.
tysen.kendig@uconn.edu
860.486.6713
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Michael Kirk
Associate Vice President for University Communications and Senior Advisor to the President
Mike oversees University Relations and Creative Strategy and Brand Management. He began his career as a press secretary to a U.S. Congressman before coming to UConn in 2005, and previously served as the University’s spokesperson, deputy chief of staff to the president, and assistant vice president for university relations. In addition to his role in Communications, Mike is also senior advisor to the president.
michael.kirk@uconn.edu
860.486.0715
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Brand Partnerships and Trademark Management
Kyle Muncy
Director of Brand Partnerships and Trademark Management
kyle.muncy@uconn.edu
860.486.9097
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Creative Strategy and Brand Management
Tracy Anderson
Executive Director for Creative Strategy and Brand Management
tracy.anderson@uconn.edu
860.486.1242
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Christine Ballestrini
Associate Director of Branding and Visual Identity, Lead Designer
christine.ballestrini@uconn.edu
860.486.0488
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Julie Bartucca
Associate Director of Marketing Project Management
julie.bartucca@uconn.edu
860.486.4183
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Alexa Biron
Associate Director of Digital Marketing and Special Projects
alexa.biron@uconn.edu
860.486.0279
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Tyler Morrissey
Marketing Specialist & Project Manager
tyler.morrissey@uconn.edu
860.486.0245
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Multimedia Production / UConn+
Angelina Reyes
Assistant Director of Multimedia Productions
angelina.reyes@uconn.edu
860.486.0875
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University Relations
Courtney Chandler
Manager of Internal Communications and Special Projects, UConn Health
courtney.chandler@uconn.edu
860.679.2698
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Michael Enright
Deputy Spokesperson and Manager of Internal Communications and Curator, J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum
mike.enright@uconn.edu
860.486.3607
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Kayla Postler
Public Records Associate and Administrative Assistant
kayla.postler@uconn.edu
860.486.5369
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Stephanie Reitz
University Spokesperson and Manager of Media Relations
stephanie.reitz@uconn.edu
860.486.0871
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Jennifer Walker
Health News & Information Officer and Deputy Spokesperson, UConn Health
jewalker@uchc.edu
860.679.6078
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Academic Communications Partners
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School of Pharmacy
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Lauren Woods
School of Medicine
Assistant Vice President for Health Communications
lauren.woods@uconn.edu
860.679.2139
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Athletics Communications & Marketing
Phil Chardis
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
philip.charis@uconn.edu
860.486.4495
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Kelsey Conrad
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Director of Field Hockey/Women’s Lacrosse Operations
kelsey.conrad@uconn.edu
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Kevin Crompton
Assistant Director of Creative Content, Social Media Manager
kevin.crompton@uconn.edu
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Manny Hatzikostas
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Director of Men’s Soccer/Softball Operations
emanuel.hatzikostas@uconn.edu
860.486.3531
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Chris Jones
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications, Director of Women’s Soccer/Baseball Operations
christopher.jones@uconn.edu
860.486.3531
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David Kaplan
Assistant Director for Athletics Video Services
david.kaplan@uconn.edu
860.486.5044
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Anna Labonte
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
anna.labonte@uconn.edu
860.486.2241
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Lindsey Lemoine
Assistant Director of Athletics Video Services
lindsey.lemoine@uconn.edu
860.486.5390
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Bill Peterson
Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications
william.peterson@uconn.edu
860.486.9109
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Emily Quigley
Associate Director of Marketing & Digital Media
emily.quigley@uconn.edu
860.486.4101
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Brenna Sarantides
Associate Director of Marketing & Digital Media
brenna.sarantides@uconn.edu
860.486.0371
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Colin Stewart
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
colin.stewart@uconn.edu
860.486.1496
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Emily Vallario
Assistant Director of Athletics Video Services
emily.vallario@uconn.edu
860.486.5044
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Vacant
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
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Assistant Director of Athletic Communications
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