Office of Marketing and Communications
The Office of Marketing and Communications is composed of dynamic storytelling professionals dedicated to sharing the university’s distinctive Franciscan heritage, timeless core values and transformative education model to a wide range of internal and external audiences.
As dynamic problem solvers and campus partners the office leverages news and media relations, marketing, branding, photography, videography trademark and licensing, website and social media to help the university accomplish its strategic priorities.
Mission Statement: Through the execution of strategic, creative and collaborative initiatives, the 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC) advances the university’s mission through the curation, stewardship and elevation of the 17cÆð²ÝºìÌÒ brand.
Kristin Eck
Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist
Office of Marketing and Communications
kristin.eck@alvernia.edu
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610-790-1938
Jon Fassnacht
Director of Website and Editorial Content
Office of Marketing and Communications
jon.fassnacht@alvernia.edu
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610-796-8208
Lynn Gano
Senior Director of Creative Services
Office of Marketing and Communications
lynn.gano@alvernia.edu
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(610) 796-8240
Sarah Matarella M.A. ’22
Senior Associate Director of Communication and Social Media
Office of Marketing and Communications
sarah.matarella@alvernia.edu
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610-796-8344
Adam Pivirotto
Multimedia Marketing Manager
Office of Marketing and Communications
adam.pivirotto@alvernia.edu
Leanne Recla
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Office of Marketing and Communications
leanne.recla@alvernia.edu
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