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Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Wallingford, Pa

Strategic communications planning, freelance writing, and crisis communications consulting to higher education institutions and non-profit organizations. Visit www.danwhanson.com.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Embraced this newly created role by forging relationships with national and international news media to raise awareness of Intealth’s mission and the important role that international medical graduates play in U.S. healthcare. Navigated the challenges of an organizational rebrand, the COVID-19 pandemic, and government policies that threatened Intealth’s mission. Launched the Storytellers initiative that brought to life the work of Intealth through the stories of the people it serves.

Blue Bell, Pa

Developed a brand-based strategic communications plan. Led regional and national media relations efforts. Provided leadership communications counsel to C-suite. Coordinated crisis communications efforts.

Chester, Pa

Led a four-person public relations team that more than doubled positive coverage of the university in the regional and national news media. Served as the primary spokesperson for the university in crisis situations. Established the university’s initial social media efforts. Served as executive editor for the university newsletters, What’s Up @ Widener and the Daily News Briefing. Wrote news and feature stories for the university’s award-winning alumni magazine. Served as co-chair of the Commencement Committee.

Philadelphia, Pa

Developed and executed marketing and recruitment efforts for undergraduate and graduate programs. Launched the iPods in Education initiative which included developing a virtual orientation for students utilizing podcasts. Established the Drexel Education Alumni Association. Coordinated media relations and oversaw the development of the website.

Gwynedd Valley, Pa

Led a four-person staff managing the institution’s marketing and public relations efforts including advertising, media relations, publications, and website development. Developed and executed a rebranding campaign for the university.

Lock Haven, Pa

Directed a two-person staff managing the university’s marketing and public relations initiatives including advertising, media relations, sports information, website development, and publications. Wrote and edited a quarterly alumni magazine. Served on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Marketing Task Force.

Glassboro, Nj

Coordinated regional and national publicity for the Colleges of Communication, Education, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. Served as editor of Rowan Report, the university's internal newsletter.

Chester, Pa

Developed story pitches and worked with faculty and administration to develop op-ed pieces for the regional and national news media. Wrote for Widener Magazine and served as editor of Widener School of Law Magazine.

La Plume, Pa

Developed relationships with employers to hire Keystone College students for cooperative education positions. Also developed the first cooperative education handbook for the college.

Stroudsburg, Pa

Covered education, the courts and municipal government for a daily newspaper with a circulation of about 30,000.

Master'S, Liberal Studies

Bachelor'S, Journalism/Media Studies