
Public Relations
About Public Relations
The Office of Public Relations is dedicated to championing the College mission, strategic plan, and a variety of institutional initiatives by employing a suite of effective and accurate communication tools. The Office is responsible for the overall brand image and identity of the College and all aspects of internal and external communications including media relations, official College social media accounts, publications, and the nymc.edu website. The Office of Public Relations is committed to fostering open, transparent channels of communication with all College stakeholders.
Public Relations Team

Jennifer Riekert, M.B.A.
Vice President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives

Lenore Carpinelli
Director of Strategic Communications, School of Medicine

Katie Coates
Director of Creative Communications and Production

Cara Gileau
Communications Specialist
LoriAnn Perrault
Director of Print and Digital Publications

Julio A. Rodriguez-Rentas, M.A.
Senior Director of Strategic Communications

Kiara R. Thomas, M.A.
Communications Writer and Content Creator

Alina Zhurbenko, M.A.
Communications Coordinator