Office of the Chief Communications Officer

University Communications Services (UCS) manages Concordia’s communications initiatives. UCS is the university’s hub for public and media relations, marketing, branding, advertising, public affairs, and internal and digital communications.

Key people

Philippe Beauregard	Chief Communications Officer
Charmian Harvey	Executive Director, University Communications Services
Vannina Maestracci	University Spokesperson
Colin Danby	Director, Strategic Communications
Sylvain-Jacques Desjardins	Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations Communications
Candace Jacobs	Director, Internal Communications
Caroline D'Amour	Director, Web Communications
Shevaughn Battle	Director, Strategic Content & Digital Marketing
Johanne Pelletier	Director, Strategic Initiatives

Key services & units

UCS is structured as a matrix model made up of three interrelated units that collaborate closely on all communications activities.

Web Communications

Manages the university’s digital communications initiatives that include websites, intranets, mobile apps, search engine optimization and mass email campaigns and newsletters

Director, Web Communications: Caroline D'Amour

Studio

Establishes and promotes Concordia’s visual identity through design and logos, and coordinates graphic design, photography and videography services

Manager, Studio: Angela Polyzogopoulos

Publications

Creates and distributes digital and print publications about and for the Concordia community

Editor-in-chief, Manager Strategic Content: Tom Peacock

Recruitment Marketing

Develops innovative strategies to promote Concordia and attract top students

Manager, Student Communications: Sarah Buck
Manager, Enrolment and Recruitment Content: Greg Duck
Manager, Research and Graduate Communications: Chris Maskell

Plans and executes fundraising campaigns and activities for alumni, students, donors and friends

Director, University Advancement Communications: Sylvain‑Jacques Desjardins

Handles the university’s institutional communications and media relations, as well as communications within Concordia’s four faculties, Library, Co-operative education, Centre for Continuing Education and research and graduate studies.