Marketing and Strategic Communications Houses

Location: The Marketing and Strategic Communications Department works between two buildings, sitting side-by-side on the Portland campus at the University of Southern Maine (USM):

  • Marketing House: 102 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04102
  • Strategic Communications House: 106 Bedford St., Portland, ME 04102

Office hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday


Head of department

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Lauren Sorensen

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Associate Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications

Staff: Marketing House team members

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Zach Boyce

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Senior Multimedia Producer

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Tina Burnell

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Web & Digital Platforms Manager

A headshot of Nhan Chau-Goyette.

Nhan Chau-Goyette

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Marketing Campaign Specialist

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Janna Cummins

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Assistant Director of Marketing

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Sarah Pierce

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Content Writer

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Vanathi Selvan

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Graphic Designer

A headshot of Lauren Sorensen.

Lauren Sorensen

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Associate Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Communications

Staff: Strategic Communications House team members

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Marissa Bodnar

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Director of Strategic Communications

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Sierra Dann

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Social Media Manager & Content Producer

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Benjamin Joseph

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Strategic Communications Specialist

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Vivienne Predock

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Strategic Communications Specialist