Strategic Communications
Johns Hopkins University stands apart as a trusted research institution, bringing to bear the expertise and innovation of its faculty, students, and staff on the greatest challenges facing our world and our communities. In all aspects of its tripartite mission of education, clinical care, and discovery, Hopkins provides knowledge for the world.
Strategic initiatives
Our team identifies initiatives and strategies to fulfill the university’s mission and goals as a leading educator and employer and home to world-class patient care and interdisciplinary research. For example, we supported the launch of the Hopkins Forum, a series of eight flagship debates in partnership with Open to Debate.
Virtual events
We offer strategic guidance and support for external and internal livestream and virtual event programming and provide data and analytics tools to help university divisions track and measure their online reach and impact. We work with university stakeholders and offices to produce major university events, including town halls, Commencement ceremonies, and conferences.
Issues management
We convene a diverse range of stakeholders to develop and execute strategic plans to enhance the reputation of the institution and take advantage of opportunities, prepare for and respond to challenges, and manage complex communications moments in ways that advance the university’s mission of research, education, patient care, and service to our communities.
Meet the team
Marianne von Nordeck
Senior Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications and Initiatives
mvonnordeck@jhu.edu
Clark Pettig
Senior Director, Issues Management and Strategic Communications
cpettig1@jhu.edu
Gus Sentementes
Director, Audience Strategy
gussent@jhu.edu
Saralyn Cruickshank
Digital Analytics Associate
scruick@jhu.edu
Mary Milano
Communications Manager, Strategic Initiatives
mary.milano@jhu.edu
