Chancellor Robert Hemenway has appointed a steering committee to assist in the development of and continuing vitality of the University Communicators organization by providing advice and assistance in areas of future programming, professional development and other services.

Any and all ideas are welcome. Please contact any steering committee member or staff member. A meeting schedule is being developed.

Steering Committee Chairperson

Lynn Bretz
Director, University Communications
(785) 864-7102 | lbretz@ku.edu

Steering Committee Members

Christie Appelhanz
Assistant to the Dean, College of Liberal Arts/Sciences
(785) 864-3516 | cappel@ku.edu

Kevin Boatright
Director of Research Communications, KU Center for Research
(785) 864-7240 | kjboat@mail.ku.edu

Rosita Elizalde-McCoy
Senior VP for Communications, KU Endowment Association Affiliate
(785) 832-7336 | rmccoy@kuendowment.org

Sharon Graham
Program Associate, Self Graduate Fellowship Program
(785) 864-3174 | sgraham@ku.edu

Charla Jenkins
Public Information Officer, University Theatre
(785) 864-2684 | cjenkins@ku.edu

Jim Peters
Director of Marketing, Continuing Education
(785) 864-9142 | jpeters1@ku.edu

Jennifer Sanner
Senior VP Communications, Alumni Association
(785) 864-4760 | jjsanner@kualumni.org

Elaine Warren
Director of Public Relations, Edwards Campus
(913) 897-8411 | elainew@ku.edu

Steering Committee Staff

Todd Cohen
Interim Director, University Relations
(785) 864-8866 | tcohen@ku.edu

Debra Graber
Associate Director, University Relations
(785) 864-8874 | debg@ku.edu

Terri Stringer
Executive Assistant, Office of University Communications
(785) 864-7100 | tstringe@ku.edu