about us
University Communications and Marketing exists to develop an integrated marketing communications plan for Biola University and its six schools that supports the mission and vision of the university, branding the school as a center for Christian thought and spiritual renewal and promoting goodwill to all its stakeholders.
University Communications and Marketing is responsible for developing and managing a branding campaign that promotes the image of Biola through the services of advertising, print production, media relations, crisis management, web communications, events, videography, internal communications, social media, magazines and journals, and market research.
University Communications and Marketing strives to provide exemplary service to university constituents and to the broader community, creating long lasting positive impressions, experiences and relationships on behalf of Biola University and for the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
the UCM team
Irene NellerVice President of University Communications and Marketingirene.neller@biola.edu562 906 4520
Brian MillerSenior Director of University Communications & Marketing, Brand Marketing and Creative Productionbrian.miller@biola.edu562 906 4572
Brian BowmanAssociate Director of University Advertising and Marketing Researchbrian.bowman@biola.edu562 906 4548
Jason NewellAssociate Director of Communications and Publications, and Editor, Biola Magazinejason.newell@biola.edu562 944 0351 5325
Brenda VelascoAssistant Director of Public Relations and Internal Communicationsbrenda.velasco@biola.edu562 944 0351 5340
Brett McCrackenSocial Media Manager and University Writer, and Managing Editor, Biola Magazinebrett.mccracken@biola.edu562 944 0351 4516
