Strategic Communications
We help plan, promote, and protect the Beach brand through:
- market research, strategy development, and performance insights;
- central communications programs across multiple market segments spanning websites, publications, email, social media, advertising, and news media outreach and response;
- the university identity system and campus standards for design and editorial style;
- issue and incident preparation, monitoring, and related crisis communications; and
- collaborations with other university divisions on key, high-profile projects.
Unit Leadership
Jeffrey D. Cook
Associate Vice President
Jeff began his service as the university's chief communications & brand officer in 2019. Previously, he held this and allied roles at several institutions, including two sister campuses of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°ÏñState University. After completing high school and undergraduate studies in New York, he earned his master's degree in nonprofit management at the University of San Francisco.