Public Affairs
Public Affairs is responsible for issues management and crisis communications for the University of Missouri. The team provides trusted advice and counsel to MU leadership and other internal stakeholders, and is responsible for communicating safety information, emergency preparation and urgent updates to campus. Through transparency and accountability, Public Affairs demonstrates Mizzou’s commitment to the public trust.
Christian Basi
Director of Public Affairs
573-882-4430
BasiC@missouri.edu
Travis Zimpfer
Associate Director of Public Affairs
573-882-6212
ZimpferT@missouri.edu
Hannah Wichern
Public Safety Information Officer
573-882-8353
hwvd3@missouri.edu
News and Information
The News and Information team promotes stories to the media, the campus community and the public about MU’s innovative research, student and alumni success and support, excellence in teaching, and state and national outreach. The team responds to journalist requests regarding media releases and expert comments.
Jody Mitori
Assistant Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications
MitoriJ@missouri.edu
Christopher Ave
Director of News and Information
Christopher.Ave@missouri.edu
Deidra Ashley
Editor, Interim Associate Director of News and Information
AshleyDe@missouri.edu
Brian Consiglio
Research News Strategist
573-882-9144
ConsiglioB@missouri.edu
Janese Heavin
Assistant Editor
HeavinJ@missouri.edu
Courtney Perrett
Strategic Communication Specialist / Editorial Bureau Chief
573-882-6217
CPerrett@missouri.edu
Eric Stann
Research News Strategist
573-882-3346
StannE@missouri.edu