Circles of Excellence — Ask Us Anything: Social Media Panel Discussion

This Ask Us Anything: Social Media Panel Discussion is an opportunity for social media managers across UIC to ask questions on how to manage social channels, capture content, use social media in crisis communications and more. UIC panelists with diverse expertise will share advice and insights to help you get the most from social media for your college or unit. 

Ask Us Anything: Social Media Panel Discussion 

When: Wednesday, May 13, 2-3:30 p.m. 

Where: Student Center East, Room 301 

Who should attend: Anyone who manages a campus, college or unit social media channel, and those considering starting a social media channel for their college or unit   

Moderator: Vanessa Johnson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Marketing, Strategic Marketing and Communications   

Speakers: 

• Wyatt Morris, Social Media Editor and Strategist, Strategic Marketing and Communications 

• Sherri McGinnis Gonzalez, Associate Vice Chancellor for University Communications, Strategic Marketing and Communications 

• Martin Hernandez, Digital Storyteller, Strategic Marketing and Communications 

• Phil Bergman, Associate Athletics Director, Brand Strategy and Broadcasting 

• Peter Lengsfeld, Marketing and Social Media Manager, Student Affairs 

• Erika Chavez, Director of Marketing and Communications, College of Applied Health Sciences 

Please also save the dates for the following sessions later this year. Strategic Marketing and Communications will share registration and more information about these sessions closer to their dates.    

• August 2026: From Fact to Fun: Creating Meaningful Stories   

• November 2026: Maximizing the UIC Brand Refresh   

Spearheaded by UIC Strategic Marketing and Communications, Circles of Excellence is an opportunity for marketing and communications partners across campus to delve deeper in curated sessions with team experts about communications, storytelling, brand, digital marketing and engagement.