Allison Oleary

About Allison Oleary

Communications professional with 20 years of data-focused and outcome-driven experience in public relations, social media, digital and event marketing, and thought leadership development in the higher education industry.

Experience

1. Interim Director

   Southern Connecticut State University

   Oct 2025 — Present · New Haven, CT, US

   As Interim Director of Integrated Communications & Marketing, I lead a dynamic team dedicated to elevating the university’s voice, strengthening its reputation, and amplifying the impact of its people and programs. I work closely with leadership to shape messaging, manage media and crisis communications, and align major events with institutional goals. With a focus on collaboration, clarity, and creativity, I’m committed to positioning Southern as a leader in innovation, workforce transformation, and academic excellence.

Education

• Higher Ed Experts

  Professional Certificate, Social Media Marketing for Higher Ed

  2016 — 2016

• Higher Education Resource Services (HERS)

  HERS Summer Institute Certificate, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2012

• University of Connecticut

  BA, English, Psychology

  2005

• Southern Connecticut State University

  Master of Arts (MA), English

  2016

Skills

• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Proofreading
• Publications
• Branding & Identity
• Public Speaking
• Creative Writing
• Community Development
• News Writing
• Blogging
• Journalism
• Press Releases
• Microsoft Office
• Content Writing
• Photography
• Leadership
• Web Content
• Copy Editing
• Fundraising
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Strategic Planning
• Internal & External Communications
• Press Kits
• Social Media
• Newsletters
• Higher Education
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Newspapers
• Facebook
• Ap Style
• Adobe Creative Suite