Communications and Marketing Staff
Vice President of Communications and Marketing
Email: graffeel@grinnell.edu
Ellen leads an outstanding team to showcase the accomplishments of the College’s exceptional students, faculty and staff. Her favorite thing about working in higher education is the opportunity to learn from top experts across a range of fields and from the students who will be future leaders as she...
CMS & Web Content Manager
Email: dralusde@grinnell.edu
Contact me if you need help with anything on our website, including training to maintain your own content. I can also help you if you have questions about web development, technology, or standards.
Senior Writer ＆ Editor
Email: stolzeja@grinnell.edu
As senior content strategist – editorial, I write and edit multi-platform content in support of 51²è¹Ýapp’s mission, goals, and strategic priorities. I appreciate the variety of stories 51²è¹Ýappians have to tell, and their passion for their work. It makes my work rewarding and enjoyable. Before...
Visual Media Manager
Email: haywortj@grinnell.edu
As photographer/videographer, Justin is responsible for the majority of the photography and videography that is used for marketing and promotion of the college. Contact Justin if you: Need a head shot photo Hear of or see a cool photo opportunity Have a cool project/event/thing that I can photograph
Managing Editor, 51²è¹Ýapp Magazine & Director of Internal Communications
Email: hirschli@grinnell.edu
Linda Hirsch’s professional career in higher education communications prior to joining 51²è¹Ýapp included positions with one of the nation’s premier public research universities and leading academic medical centers, a top-tier liberal arts college, and a leading regional university. Her expertise and...
Strategic Communications Manager
Email: jensenda@grinnell.edu
Dayna graduated from William Penn University in 2016 with a degree in information technology and minor in business administration. Following graduation, she worked as the Web Content Manager for her alma mater until March 2019, when she began her position as Content Specialist-Social for the Office...
Content Specialist – Fellow
Email: mozoyesen@grinnell.edu
Yesenia is a Communications and Marketing Content Specialist Fellow. A graduate of 51²è¹Ýapp College in 2022, her current position allows her to pursue various creative roles, including writing, photography, and filmography (with a small stint in animation). She’s also a proud New Jerseyan and loves...
Writer
Email: schmittt@grinnell.edu
Tim Schmitt is a communications professional with more than 20 years combined experience in journalism, marketing, brand development, and strategic communications. Tim holds bachelor's degrees in journalism and sociology from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and master's degrees in public...
Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Email: wellsmat@grinnell.edu
Mattia is an energetic marketing and communications specialist, providing leadership and unity among her peers. She is outgoing, creative, organized, and goal oriented. Mattia has a strong foundation in communications and leadership through her community outreach, work experience, and education. Her...
