Advancement and Communications
Welcome to the School of Human Ecology Advancement and Communications unit!
This unit is comprised of two teams and together we work to coordinate strategic communications, public relations, marketing and development activities between the School of Human Ecology and its key stakeholders. We are responsible for crisis communications, news and media relations, school-wide publications, marketing and activities for our more than 16,000 living alumni and other important stakeholder groups. The Communications team work with human ecology centers, departments, faculty and staff to maintain the high value reputation of the school brand, and collaborate with campus and school colleagues to recruit high caliber students, staff and faculty.
The Advancement team is responsible for alumni and donor engagement strategies that lead to meaningful relationships, philanthropic investments that support our mission of greater well-being for consumers, communities, children and families. The team includes colleagues at the Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association.
We are located in Nancy Nicholas Hall, suite 2144 and 2187.
We are:
Linda Zwicker, Associate Dean for Advancement and Communications
Alison Rowe, Director of Strategic Communications
Colleen Schmit, Advancement Manager
Kaitlynn Martin, Communications and Content Specialist
Hannah Tymorek, Multi-media Designer and Web Administrator
Hannah Black, Communications and Media Specialist
We are Human Ecology storytellers:
- We are here to tell quality stories in intentional, meaningful ways that move people to feel or do something.
- We aim to strengthen the school’s reputation and make every alum and student feel that they made the right choice.
- As part of the School of Human Ecology, we believe it is important to keep a human-centered focus on our work.