Strategic Communications

Effective communication moves people. Our team ensures your message is clear, engaging, and strategically delivered to the right audience at the right time. From executive communications to internal newsletters, global announcements to campus messaging, we help shape and refine UTMB’s voice. Whether you need a polished speech, an engaging blog, or a well-crafted announcement, we bring clarity and impact to every word.

Submit Announcement for Distribution:

Have news or a story to share? We can help distribute it to the broader community.

How We Can Support You

Our team provides assistance with a variety of communications needs, including:

Internal Communications (iUTMB)
We provide guidance and support for internal messaging, including iUTMB, Town Hall, council communications, and other institutional updates.
Employee and Partners Newsletters
We help manage and distribute UTMB’s strategic communications newsletters, including Heartbeat, EMS, TechKnow, and The Leaders's Digest ensuring employees and partners stay informed.
Executive Communications
From leadership messages, such as The Office of the President, to strategic announcements, we provide consultation and support for key communications, including launches and positioning
Global Email Announcements
For institution-wide announcements, we facilitate approvals and distribution to ensure timely and effective communication.
UTMB Health Blog
Need to share a story, highlight a program, or showcase expertise on the UTMB Health blog? We assist with writing and editing blog content to align with UTMB’s voice and mission.

Other Institutional Communication Channels

Event Calendar

Discover and share UTMB-sponsored events on campus and in the community. Get involved, promote your department, or submit an event.

Daily Announcements

Share timely updates with UTMB faculty, staff, and students via the daily announcements system. 

Guidelines & Resources

Guidelines for daily announcements

Submission rules for UTMB’s internal daily updates.

Institutional Events Calendar Guidelines

Centralized schedule of UTMB events and key dates.

Intranet Resources

Internal tools, documents, and communication guidelines for UTMB staff.

Our Team

Portrait of Stephen Hadley

Stephen Hadley

Vice President, Marketing & Media Communications 
Portrait of Tonya Allyn

Tonya Allyn

Director, Strategic Communications Operations
Portrait of Sarah McGhee

Sarah McGhee

Senior Executive Communications Strategist

Content Creation

Portrait of Margaret Battistelli Gardner

Margaret Battistelli Gardner

 Senior Marketing, Media & Communications Specialist
Portrait of Leslie Sanderson

Leslie Sanderson

Marketing, Media & Communications Specialist
Portrait of Raegan Scharfetter

Raegan Scharfetter

Senior Marketing, Media & Communications Specialist
Portrait of Christopher Smith Gonzalez

Christopher Smith Gonzalez

Senior Media Communication Strategist

Frequently asked questions

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For More Information

Submit Announcement for Distribution:

 Have news or a story to share? We can help distribute it to the broader community.

Contact Us

Mailing Address & Phone

UTMB Office of Strategic Communications & Branding
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0144
Phone: (409) 772-2618

Media Relations Support

 For any press inquiries or immediate assistance, call our Media Relations Hotline (409) 772-6397 or email us at utmbnews@utmb.edu.

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