Andrea DeHaan
Marketing and Communications Director
Educational Background
Graduate coursework and teaching certification, Ohio University
MA Creative Writing, Boston University
BA English & German, Colby College
Expertise
Leads the development and execution of the college's marketing and communications strategy. Oversees integrated marketing, branding, audience engagement, and communications initiatives that support recruitment, retention, advancement, and reputation goals. Provides leadership for marketing campaigns, digital communications, publications, social media, and storytelling efforts while ensuring alignment with university priorities and brand standards. Collaborates with departments, centers, and university partners to strengthen visibility, foster engagement, and advance the mission of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Biography
During more than a decade at USU, Andrea has received the CHaSS Outstanding Employee of the Year/Light of Old Main Award (2021), Master Remote Work Professional Certificate (2020), and the USU Employee of the Month (April 2018). She also successfully completed the Utah Division of Arts & Museums Change Leader Program (2013).
An Ohioan by birth and at heart, Andrea loves introducing people to Cincinnati chili, using cat memes to land jobs, and previously masquerading as “DJ Mitochondria,” which is how you can remember to pronounce her name. Her interests include cats, classical music performances, rock concerts, cats, modern art, traveling, and cats.