MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS
What We Do
The Marketing and Communications team creates, promotes and facilitates compelling, on-brand communications that enhance the University’s reputation and drive key initiatives. Specifically we:
- Provide leadership and guidance to maximize brand effectiveness across the University’s external and internal communications.
- Create and distribute engaging content that raises awareness of the University’s distinguishing benefits and how Stony Brook is one of America’s most dynamic public universities.
- Develop and manage media outreach.
- Advise on University marketing, Web and social strategies with an eye to ensuring the delivery of impactful, branded messaging and visual style.
- Offer design and writing support for University events, initiatives, departments and partners.
- Educate the Stony Brook community in the best use of the University’s brand guidelines and consistently reinforce their use.
Mission and Vision
Mission
To build momentum and reputation for Stony Brook University & Stony Brook Medicine—a
premier institution that supports our community and impacts the world—with passion,
pride, and a commitment to excellence.
Vision
Embrace change, break through barriers and expectations in our pursuit of excellence
to share the Stony Brook story with the world.
Who We Are
Susan Foley
Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communications
(631) 632-6338
Susan.Pagano-Foley@stonybrook.edu
Rita Langdon
Assistant Vice President for Communications
(631) 632-1498
Rita.Langdon@stonybrook.edu
Kelly Drossel
Senior Director, Media Relations
(631) 632-6625
Kelly.Angermaier@stonybrook.edu
Karen Leibowitz
Senior Director, Creative Strategy
(631) 632-6336
Karen.Leibowitz@stonybrook.edu
Allie Seal
Senior Director, Digital Strategy
(631) 632-1085
Allison.Seal@stonybrook.edu
Susanne Walsh
Senior Director, Operations
(631) 632-6459
Susanne.Walsh@stonybrook.edu
Ellen Cooke
Senior Director of Internal Communications & Internal Brand Management
(631) 632-6458
Ellen.Cooke@stonybrook.edu
Jessica Stallone
Senior Director of Brand Communications and Management
(631) 632-6015
Jessica.Stallone@stonybrook.edu
Michael Gasparino
Director, Web Content Management
(631) 632-6372
Michael.Gasparino@stonybrook.edu
Lynn Zawie
Director, Web Services
(631) 632-4429
Lynn.Zawie@stonybrook.edu