CALS External Relations staff

General Contacts

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    Associate Dean for External Relations and Advancement

    Heidi ZoerbAssociate Dean for External Relations and Advancement, oversees the college’s external relations efforts, leads the CALS communications team, works with the UW Foundation to advance the college’s development priorities, and advises the dean on matters related to the college’s public image and relationships with stakeholders.

    Heidi Zoerb

News and Media Relations

Publications

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    Managing Editor of Publications

    Nik Hawkins, Managing Editor of Publications, is the editor of Grow magazine, the CALS life sciences and alumni magazine, and CALS Connection, the college’s e-newsletter for alumni. He also manages and edits a variety of special projects, including development communications, and serves as back-up photographer.

    Nik Hawkins
  • Janelle Jordan Naab
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    Graphic Designer

    Janelle Jordan NaabGraphic Designer, is responsible for the design and layout of Grow magazine and other CALS publications. Her duties also include developing and producing a wide range of print and digital materials that preserve the college’s identity and branding.

    Janelle Jordan Naab

Development and Stakeholder Relations

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    Project Manager

    Kara Luedtke, Project Manager, serves as project manager to college-level priority projects, supports programs to advance the college’s development priorities, and works with alumni and stakeholder groups.

    Kara Luedtke
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    Development Specialist

    Nikki WykowskiDevelopment Specialist, helps coordinate special events to strengthen the college’s ties with alumni, stakeholders and the community, works on advancement and development priorities, works with the college’s Board of Visitors, and supports the administrative functions of the department.

    Nikki Wykowski

Web & UX Design/Development

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    Web Services Developer

    Mark Millard, Web Designer & Developer, collaborates with CALS IT Web Services to support and maintain the college’s web communication platform. He focuses on areas of UX/UI design, web development, technical web services, digital accessibility, core web vitals, and web analytics for college-priority digital communication projects and websites.

    Mark Millard