Courtesy Skidmore College
Elizabeth Stauderman, a communications expert and strategic adviser with decades of experience in public affairs and external relations, will join Skidmore College as vice president for communications and marketing.
She takes the job effective on June 1.
As chief communications officer, Stauderman will champion a bold vision for promoting Skidmore and its mission through compelling and innovative marketing and communications efforts.
“Elizabeth brings exceptional depth and breadth of experience that will bolster the work of the Office of Communications and Marketing here at Skidmore,” said Skidmore President Marc C. Conner. “Her passion for the liberal arts, commitment to collaboration, and keen attention to the ever-evolving opportunities and challenges facing higher education will support the college as we continue to adeptly share our unique story, distinctive value, and dedication to creative thought.”
Stauderman formerly served as vice president for communications at the University of Rochester from 2015 to 2022, overseeing all media, public relations, and communications matters, including strategy and crisis communications. Previously, she held multiple positions at Yale University, including chief communications officer and special assistant to the president.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Yale University and a Master of Studies in Law from Yale Law School.
At Rochester, Stauderman developed and implemented the university’s first-ever strategic communications plan and messaging architecture, oversaw a redesign of its website, and worked with partners across campus to foster a collaborative communications ethos. She led a team responsible for content, media relations, digital strategy, internal communications, crisis communications, creative services, publications, strategy and digital assessment, and sports information.
“The creative energy and optimism on campus is evident in the students, faculty, and staff I have already met, which only increases my enthusiasm for the work ahead,” said Stauderman. “I’m also looking forward to exploring all that Saratoga Springs and the surrounding area have to offer.”
Stauderman’s appointment follows a national search that began in January and was supported by Storbeck Search.
For more information, please see Skidmore College’s full story regarding the appointment.