University Public Relations

We are the systemwide central PR office, located on the Twin Cities campus. The entire team monitors our inbox and main phone line, making them the easiest pathway for journalists seeking University of Minnesota expertise and information.

Weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
[email protected] | 612-624-5551

 

Key PR Contacts

Crookston campus
Lynsey Huseth

Duluth campus
Lynne Williams

Morris campus
Kari Adams

Rochester campus
Molly Olson

Gopher Athletic Communications
[email protected]

Andria Waclawski

Andria Waclawski

Director of Public Relations
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Areas of focus:

PR Team Oversight, Board of Regents, University Administration, Public Information Officer, Data Practices Act Requests, Greater Minnesota Engagement

Allie Bean - Public Relations Strategist

Allie Bean

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

Medical School, Academic Clinical Affairs, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Institute on the Environment, Center for Transportation Studies

Rachel Cain - Public Relations Strategist

Rachel Cain

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

Education and Human Development, Veterinary Medicine, The Raptor Center, Humphrey School, Center for Urban and Regional Affairs, Vice President for Research, Northrop, Bell Museum, Weisman Art Museum

Savannah Erdman

Savannah Erdman

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

Public Health, Science and Engineering, Masonic Cancer Center, Liberal Arts, Global Programs and Strategy Alliance, Center for Spirituality and Healing

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Heather Carlson Kehren

National Media Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

National Media Engagement, Health Sciences

Christopher Kelly - Public Relations Strategist

Christopher Kelly

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

Carlson School of Management, Biological Sciences, Student Affairs, Provost, Undergraduate Education, Admissions, Data Practices Act Requests

Joe Linstroth

Joe Linstroth

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

Institutional Media Response, University Services, Information Technology, Human Resources, Public Safety, Data Practices Act Requests

Talia Milavetz

Talia Milavetz

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

University of Minnesota Extension, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Law, Design, Graduate School, Architecture, Libraries, Continuing Education

Brad Robideau

Brad Robideau

National Media Relations Consultant
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Areas of focus:

National Media Engagement, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy

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Amy Tolson

Public Relations Strategist
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Areas of focus:

Universitywide external communications support for Government and Community Relations priorities