Alison Ryncarz
Director of Communications at DIS - Study Abroad | Designing digital communications that support learning and belonging
- Role
- Director of Communications at DIS - Study Abroad
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alison Ryncarz
I am a communications leader focused on designing engaging, human-centered communication. With over ten years of experience in international higher education, I have worked across marketing, student recruitment and outreach, internal communications, and HR. Together, these experiences allow me to take a holistic view of communications strategy.Communication plays a crucial role in shaping the study abroad experience. I am motivated by helping students feel informed and genuinely excited about their time at DIS. I focus on storytelling, timing, and clarity. sharing the right information at the right time in ways that give students a sense of confidence as they navigate a complex and transformative journey abroad.
Experience
Director of Communications
Dec 2025 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US
Shaping the DIS written voice from pre-departure through onsite via digital platforms to create engaging communications that help students feel informed and supported every step of the way.
Education
UMN Carlson School of Management
Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations
DIS - Study Abroad
Semester Abroad, International Marketing; Cross-Cultural Communication
2014 — 2014
University of Minnesota College of Continuing & Professional Studies
Organization Development Certificate, Organization & Employee Development (OED)
2018 — 2019
Elon University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Strategic Communications and Professional Sales
2011 — 2015
Skills
- Avid Media Composer
- Editing
- Blogging
- Public Speaking
- Magazines
- Fashion
- Writing
- Microsoft Applications
- Social Media
- Powerpoint
- Video
- Microsoft Office
- Photoshop
- Storytelling
- Final Cut Pro
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