The Communications and Engagement directorate works collaboratively with colleagues across the University to raise the profile of City St George’s, to help us to achieve our strategic vision and raise philanthropic income from alumni and donors. The Directorate is responsible for Institutional Events including Inaugural Lectures, Executive Dean briefings and Graduation.
We run projects and develop resources to improve the clarity and consistency of communication across City St George’s, to build a culture of philanthropy at the University, and to deliver highlights of the student experience, such as Graduation.
We aim to:
- keep our community engaged and informed
- build the reputation of the University
- celebrate the student experience
- provide excellence in customer service.
Our Communications and Institutional Events team aims to provide staff, students and the public with timely, accurate and impactful communications and events to support our community and the aims of the University.
At present, the team is dealing with an exceptionally high volume of requests and may take longer than usual to respond. Dependent on the nature of your enquiry we may be unable to meet all your needs whilst we’re prioritising University level activities.
The Teams
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Rachel Wheeley: Director, Communications and Engagement
- Heather Blackhall: Head of Communications and Institutional Events
- Lisa Jones: Press and Research Communications Manager
- [Vacant]: Student Communications Officer
- Natasha Marquiss: Internal Communications Manager
- Tamsin Reed: Head of Events and Graduation
- Rebecca Watson: Events and Graduation Officer
For further information on the work of the Alumni and Development team, visit: For Alumni.
- Mandy Sheriff: Associate Director, Development and Alumni
- [Vacant]: Head of Development and Alumni
- Ciaran McKenna: Alumni Engagement Manager
- Chris Huggins: Development Operations and Database Manager
- [Vacant]: Development Officer
- Aleksandra Belokon: Administrative Assistant
- Beth Okona-Mensah: Head of Strategic Projects