Erin A. D.

About Erin A. D.

Strategic communicator with an extensive 20-year track record spearheading organizational transformations, crafting compelling narratives, and galvanizing teams. My leadership was instrumental in pioneering Ithaca College’s award-winning brand strategy, which required comprehensive internal communications strategies, effective change management, and strong partnerships at all levels, from executive leadership to operational teams.In all my work, I:• Lead with curiosity and by example, champion collaboration, make thoughtful decisions, actively (re)evaluate, iterate, and innovate. • Anticipate, think critically and curiously, and take initiative.• Forge connections, introduce creative ways to build relationships, leverage resources, connect dots, and streamline work.• Translate strategic vision into actionable, understandable goals that catalyze change.• Harness data and insights to craft informed, results-driven strategies that advance organizational objectives.• Bring a learning mindset, appreciate people\'s potential, and cultivate a culture that values humans and their capabilities.ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP | CHANGE + CULTURE MANAGEMENT | ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT | COMMUNICATION STRATEGY | STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT | PROJECT MANAGEMENT | TEAM DEVELOPMENT | INTERNAL + CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS

Experience

1. Senior Strategist

   California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly

   Jan 2025 — Present

   University Communications and Marketing serves as the ambassadors, stewards, and protectors of Cal Poly’s reputation and brand. We tell the story of what sets the university apart, such as the power of Cal Poly’s hands-on, Learn by Doing philosophy; the achievements of its accomplished students, faculty, staff, and alumni; and its spectacular location on the Central Coast of California that allows its people to make impacts locally, throughout California and around the world.

Education

• School of Visual Arts

  Ongoing Education - 2002-2015, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Visual Branding

  2002 — 2016

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology (Personality Research)

  1994 — 1998

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  Bachelor's degree, Personality Psychology

• University of British Columbia

  Ongoing Education, Study Abroad Program - Clinical Psychology and Social Work

  1997 — 1997

• The New School

  Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science (Discourse and Poverty)

  2000 — 2002

• Baruch College

  Ongoing Education: Organizational Behavior, Strategic Human Resources

  2011 — 2015