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Our team of writers, designers, strategists, and storytellers works collaboratively with departments, programs, and individuals across campus. We help you meet your goals while amplifying the College’s mission, connecting your work to institutional priorities, and strengthening Hamilton’s reputation.
 

Because we have a birds-eye view of what’s happening across campus, we’re often in a unique position to connect the dots and can make unexpected links between people, projects, and priorities. We’re not just here to help you tell your story; we’re here to help you tell the right story, to the right audience, in the right way.

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How We Help

The earlier you involve us in your brainstorms and planning, the more impact we can have. Think of us as collaborators, not just content creators.

We can partner with you on:

  • Promoting an event, lecture, or performance
  • Sharing your students’ achievements and research
  • Telling a compelling story about your department or program
  • Developing or improving a webpage
  • Creating print or digital materials
  • Consulting on social media strategy or content
  • Capturing photo or video coverage
  • Communicating a new initiative or internal update
  • Responding to media inquiries
  • Pursuing external visibility for your research and projects

What We Offer

Each of the areas below links to a deeper dive into our approach, best practices, and tools to support your work.

We work with you to identify and shape stories that bring your work to life — from news pieces and web content to speeches and feature stories.

We design clear, compelling, and materials — both digital and print — that help you communicate effectively with your audiences while following Hamilton’s brand standards.

From content editing and layout to accessibility and navigation, we help ensure your web presence is clear, engaging, and goal-driven.

We capture the people, places, and experiences that define Hamilton.
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We help you build a strong social presence — from content planning and tone to storytelling strategy — and amplify select content through Hamilton’s channels.
strategy worksheet, best practices, account registration

Whether you are responding to the media or seeking awareness for your research or project, we strategize with you and prepare you for interviews to increase visibility.
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Launching something new? We help you clarify goals, audiences, and tactics — and connect your efforts to broader messaging priorities.

Meet the Team

Marisa Benincasa

Vice President for Communications and Marketing

mbeninca@hamilton.edu

Marisa leads the communications professionals who develop, implement, and market the College’s brand, vision, and overall communications strategy, with direct responsibility for publications and periodicals; media relations and College news; social media and digital communications; College photography and videography; graphic design; web communications; crisis communications; and community relations.

Vige Barrie

Senior Director, Media Relations

vbarrie@hamilton.edu

Vige oversees the media relations operations and focuses on identifying, developing, and placing stories about the College in the national and local media.

Mona Dunn

Production Manager

mdunn2@hamilton.edu

Mona oversees the production and implementation details for College communications projects, ranging from publications to signage to graphic and photo requests. She has many years and a wide range of print and digital expertise.

Eileen Foote

Communications Assistant

efoote@hamilton.edu

Eileen provides office support, particularly for media relations projects, which includes creating and maintaining databases, disseminating media releases, writing and adding stories to the news website, tracking College news coverage, and researching media for targeted pitches.

Holly Foster

Senior Associate Director, Content

hfoster@hamilton.edu

Holly generates content for the College’s various communications channels, focusing primarily on the Hamilton news site. She also oversees the work of student writers.

Stacey Himmelberger

Senior Director, Content Strategy

shimmelb@hamilton.edu

In addition to serving as editor of Hamilton magazine and the Hamilton Headlines enewsletter, Stacey writes and edits key College publications, websites, and news stories. She collaborates with campus colleagues on content and marketing plans, projects, and campaigns.

Esena Jackson

Senior Director, Web and Digital Communications

ejackson@hamilton.edu

Esena manages the presentation of content and graphics on the College website and in email communications. She contributes technical and design expertise for new initiatives and upgrades to existing sites and navigation.

Phyllis Jackson

Visual Communications Associate

pjackson@hamilton.edu

Phyllis’ primary focus is typesetting College publications and preparing projects for print. She has worked on the Class Notes and Necrology sections of the Hamilton magazine for more than 30 years. She also assists in the maintenance of the photo library.

Meg Keniston

Executive Director of Content Strategy

mkenisto@hamilton.edu

Meg leads a dynamic team in crafting compelling content that amplifies Hamilton's mission and informs, entertains, and persuades a variety of audiences. She develops strategic communications campaigns and initiatives that enhance student recruitment, alumni engagement, and brand awareness across digital and traditional platforms.

Brad Lewthwaite

Senior Graphic Designer

blewthwa@hamilton.edu

Brad designs digital and print communications. He also provides design support for signage and responds to requests for visual and identity assets for use across campus.

Zoe Rice

Communications & Marketing Assistant

zrice@hamilton.edu

Zoe assists with creating content for and implementing the College's social media campaigns, then measures their effectiveness. She offers support to the Vice President for Communications and Marketing and is a member of Hamilton's Content Strategy team.

Katie Rook

Web Communications Manager

krook@hamilton.edu

Katie manages content and graphics on the College website and in email communications.

Zack Stanek

Videographer / Photographer

zstanek@hamilton.edu

Zack creates videos and photos that support the College's marketing efforts and strategies. The visual assets he develops are used in a variety of outlets, including the College's main social media channels.

Kevin Waldron

Director, Visual Communications

kmwaldro@hamilton.edu

Kevin supports digital and print communications design. He also provides design support for signage and responds to requests for visual and identity assets for use across campus.

Contact

Contact Name

Communications & Marketing

Office Location
Rudd Center

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