Loren Childress

Director of Marketing and Communications @Columbia School Of Social Work

New York, NY, US

Build and implement a comprehensive communications strategy and infrastructure • Create and articulate a compelling narrative of CSSW’s antiracism work, and embed it in the School’s messaging • Ensure all CSSW’s communications are consistent, coordinated, timely, and high-quality • Develop and implement effective media and public relations practices • Coordinate with the Associate Dean, Communication Strategy and the Office of the Dean to ensure alignment of tone and messaging with internal communications. • Engage and manage communications consultants as needed on special projects. • Partner on building a roster of surrogates for media interviews, op-eds, and appearances • Partner on communications for recruiting strong faculty • Partner on communications and marketing for recruiting interested students• Train in-house spokespeople, with an emphasis on diversity • Develop timely op-eds highlighting CSSW model or providing commentary on trends and news • Pitch CSSW achievements to editorial pages and opinion writers • Partner with both the Associate Dean, Communication Strategy, Development and Alumni Affairs and the Senior Director of Marketing and Communication on plans to enhance the organization’s branding • Provide outreach and visibility for development and marketing campaigns and events

Texas Tech University

Master of Arts (M.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies

Texas Tech University

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising