Communications, Marketing and Web Development

The Communications, Marketing and Web Development team, provides strategic and creative leadership in promoting Lakehead University’s unique position in the marketplace. We are responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans and tactics that are aligned with the Vision and Mission, Academic Plan, Strategic Plan, Strategic Enrolment Management Plan, and Communications Plan of Lakehead University.

We lead the execution of pan-university communications and marketing initiatives, ensuring the effective use of resources and integration with central communications and marketing objectives. We collaborate with University partners on photography, videography, graphic design, copywriting, project management and websites, utilizing internal resources and working with external agencies and freelancers.

The Web Development portfolio manages the University’s website and portal, which encompasses the creation of the overarching strategy and tactics involving all facets of the University’s web presence. Working with the Website and Portal Advisory Committee, we take the lead on the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance and troubleshooting of Lakehead’s website assets.

This team is also responsible for the editorial direction, design, production and distribution of the University’s Alumni magazine (Journey), and the President’s Annual Report and Report to the Community events, at both campuses.

Our Team

Clayton

Browne

Communications, Marketing and Web Development

Director

Campus: Thunder Bay

Office Location: NO 2015

Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8193

Email: clayton.browne@lakeheadu.ca

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Jaclyn

Bucik

Media, Communications and Marketing Associate

Personnel

Campus: Orillia

Office Location: OA 3005

Phone: +1 705-330-4010ext. 2014

Email: jbucik@lakeheadu.ca

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Melissa

Kastern

Marketing and Branding Associate

Personnel

Campus: Thunder Bay

Office Location: NO 2015

Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8567

Email: melissa.kastern@lakeheadu.ca

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Tracey

Skehan

Communications and Marketing Associate

Personnel

Campus: Thunder Bay

Office Location: NO 2015

Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8134

Email: tlskehan@lakeheadu.ca

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Web Development

Alex

Dvornyak

Web Designer

Personnel

Campus: Online

Office Location: Remote

Phone: +1 705-330-4010ext. 2082

Email: advornya@lakeheadu.ca

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Spencer

Ranta

Manager

Campus: Thunder Bay

Office Location: 2015A

Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8499

Email: sranta@lakeheadu.ca

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Stefan

Hoard

Lead Designer and Front End Developer

Personnel

Campus: Thunder Bay

Office Location: Remote

Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8446

Email: shoard@lakeheadu.ca

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Justin Michel

Justin

Michel

Full Stack Developer & Cloud Administrator

Personnel

Campus: Thunder Bay

Office Location: Remote

Phone: +1 807-343-8010ext. 8939

Email: justin.michel@lakeheadu.ca

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