Marketing and Communications serve as St. John’s in-house marketing agency. Our team of experienced professionals works in partnership with the University’s academic and administrative units to support the institution's enrollment and advancement goals and to promote awareness of St. John’s brand.
The office provides strategic marketing development through a variety of resources: editorial (including copywriting, editing, and proofreading support), design, photography, digital (including website, video, and social media support), media planning, and external printing services. MarComm also produces University-wide communications vehicles including Noteworthy; posts on electronic campus signage (e-boards); handles inbound marketing initiatives, and maintains the University brand guidelines.
An account director is assigned to every college/department and is the first point of contact to access all office services. To identify the account director for your area, please contact Lucy Traverso at 718-990-7587.
Contact Us
Asia L. Hauter
Associate Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Communications
Marketing and Communications
University Center, Room A
718-990-7587
University Center, Room A
718-990-7587
Our Team
Sandy Strk
Associate Director
Danielle Bushell
Associate Director, Graduate Marketing
Andrew Miller
Editorial Director
Stephen T. Vivona
Copywriter/Editor
Stephanie M. Petrellese
Editor
Toni Critelli
Digital Marketing Content Creator
Odaris M. Ithier
Creative Director
Rosemary Kracke
Senior Associate Art Director
Victoria Chebrucher
Director, Graphic Design
Jennifer L. Rouse
Senior Graphic Designer
Jad N. Nammour
University Photographer
Nick Boffardi
Video Producer
Robert Hairston
Video Producer
Emily McIntyre
Assistant Director
Aaron Felix
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Aishwarya Gupta
SEO and Marketing Analytics Specialist
Maximus Marcone
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Charles Bahadur
Director of Marketing Analytics
Our Portfolio
Print Materials
Marketing and Communications promotes the people, programs, and achievements of St. John’s University through a wide range of print and online publications.
Homepage Features
The www.stjohns.edu homepage contains a wide range of feature stories, photo galleries, profiles, and multimedia pieces that promote the accomplishments of the University, students, faculty, and alumni.
Email Communications
Marketing and Communications produces and delivers a variety of email messages to both internal and external audiences, including Noteworthy. Please provide at least two send dates when requesting an email; there is a limit of four emails per day. Note that the Office of Marketing and Communications withholds the right to delay the release of emails for high-priority communications such as emergency alerts and/or presidential messages.
Video
Marketing and Communications develops a wide range of videos that promote the University, individual colleges, and our students and faculty. Follow the University's YouTube page for samples of our work.
Social Media
By producing and managing social media content for platforms such as Facebook, X, and Instagram, Marketing and Communications engages a variety of audiences on behalf of the University.
Digital Advertising
Using a combination of paid search and social media ads, retargeting messages, and branding initiatives, we connect with our audience online and through mobile devices.
Photography
Photographers from Marketing and Communications cover a wide range of University events and activities both on campus and offsite. Their work can be found accompanying homepage feature stories, in online photo galleries, and in various St. John’s marketing pieces.
The Johnnies Blog
Your essential guide to college. From making friends and navigating New York City, to building a career-ready degree, our student stories and expert advice bring the college experience to life. Whether you’re exploring majors, planning to apply, or seeking support for a balanced and purposeful college journey, we’re here to inform, inspire, and connect you every step of the way.
From the Blog
Diana Tachie-Mensah’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Diana Baaba Nhyirah Tachie-Mensah ‘26TCB, a first-year graduate student in accounting at St. John’s University. Through her experiences balancing work, graduate studies, and supporting her family, Diana reflects on the responsibility she feels to make the most of her opportunities and the importance of finding a community that understands her first-gen journey.
Geo Flores Peralta’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Geo Flores Peralta, a senior majoring in biology at St. John’s University. As a first-generation Mexican American college student, Geo has learned to advocate for himself, navigate unfamiliar experiences, and challenge expectations about what is possible for his future.
Keiry Diplan Beltre’s First-Gen Journey
Meet Keiry Diplan Beltre, a first-year nursing student at St. John’s University whose college journey is deeply connected to her family’s story. Having immigrated from the Dominican Republic at age five, Keiry sees pursuing higher education as an opportunity to honor her parents’ sacrifices, build a brighter future, and make the most of the opportunities they worked hard to provide.
