Media Relations and Public Affairs
Media Relations and Public Affairs is responsible for strategic media relations, 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, Media Relations and Public Affairs demonstrates Mizzou’s commitment to the public trust.
Christopher Ave
Director of Media Relations and Public Affairs
573-882-9325
Christopher.Ave@missouri.edu
Travis Zimpfer
Deputy Spokesperson
573-882-6212
ZimpferT@missouri.edu
Nicholas Tietsort
Deputy Spokesperson
573-882-9138
nicholas.tietsort@missouri.edu
News and Information
The News and Information team shares stories about Mizzou's innovative research, student and alumni success, excellence in teaching, and state and national outreach. The team maintains the Show Me Mizzou website, distributes media releases and responds to journalist requests to speak to scholarly experts.
Casey Baker
Director of News and Content
BakerCD@missouri.edu
Janese Heavin
Managing Editor
HeavinJ@missouri.edu
Cary Littlejohn
Assistant Managing Editor
carylittlejohn@missouri.edu
Brian Consiglio
News and Information Writer
573-882-9144
ConsiglioB@missouri.edu
Sara Diedrich
News and Information writer
573-882-6211
DiedrichS@missouri.edu
Eric Stann
News and Information Writer
573-882-3346
StannE@missouri.edu