The Office of Public Affairs is responsible for communicating and connecting with
the State System’s internal and external stakeholders through three major functions:
media relations, governmental relations, and communications. Public Affairs connects
with members of the media, elected and appointed government officials, community/business
leaders, and the public to convey the value of Pennsylvania's public universities.
Public Affairs also coordinates with the public affairs staff at the universities
to maximize the impact of outreach efforts at both the local and statewide levels.
Staff
Alicia Brumbach, Director of Communications and Social Media
Alicia Brumbach serves the primary communications contact in the Office of the Chancellor
concerning the State System’s website, social media, and other related communications
efforts. This position also collaborates with the communications teams at the universities
and uses communications tools to educate elected officials, community leaders, media
professionals, Pennsylvania residents, and all stakeholders on the value of the universities,
as well as inform prospective students and parents about the opportunities at State
System universities.
Kevin Hensil, Director of Media Relations
Kevin Hensil serves as the liaison to local, state, and national news media for the
Office of the Chancellor and associated State System leaders. Through this role, Kevin
helps to coordinate media relations with the communications teams at each State System
university to highlight the importance of public higher education for the future of
Pennsylvania and to further the goals of students, faculty, staff, leaders, and alumni
of the institutions across the state.
Jennifer Hoover, Director of Governmental Relations
In this position, Jennifer Hoover, serves as the primary advisor to the Chancellor,
Presidents and other senior State System leaders concerning governmental relations.
This position provides leadership, direction, management, and administration of governmental
relations activities and programs conveying a consistent message in support of the
State System’s mission, strategic goals, and objectives. Jennifer maintains a working
relationship with key leaders and staff of the General Assembly, the Governor's Office,
and the executive agencies in support of the State System.
Stephen Blades, Web and Graphics Designer
Steve is responsible for maintaining and developing web content on the State System’s
public and employee websites for the Office of the Chancellor, and providing graphic
design and production services for a variety of print and digital media collateral
materials, both for the Office of the Chancellor and departments within the State
System, as well as university partners and related institutional agencies.