Northwestern University Communications

Evanston, IL

Department History

Communications 2025–2026

Person Role

Savanna Wood

Chief Communications and Branding Officer

Zach Wingrove

Director of Public Relations and Digital Media (Football, Softball)

Jacob Pavilack

Associate Director, Athletic Communications (Men's Basketball, Football, Lacrosse)

Ryan Haley

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Wrestling, Fencing, Cross Country and Track)

Shealyn Abbott

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Volleyball, Men's & Women's Tennis)

Jake Aks

Assistant Director of Creative Services

Liam Kennedy

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Baseball, Women's Soccer, Men's Basketball)

Communications 2024–2025

Person Role

Sean Dennison

Senior Associate A.D. for Strategic Initiatives & Communications (Golf, Swimming & Diving)

Zach Wingrove

Director of Public Relations and Digital Media (Football, Softball)

Jacob Pavilack

Associate Director, Athletic Communications (Men's Basketball, Football, Lacrosse)

Ryan Haley

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer, Wrestling, Fencing, Cross Country and Track)

Shealyn Abbott

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Volleyball, Men's & Women's Tennis)

Jake Aks

Assistant Director of Creative Services

Liam Kennedy

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Baseball, Women's Soccer, Men's Basketball)

Communications 2023–2024

Person Role

Sean Dennison

Sr. Associate A.D. for Strategic Initiatives & Communications

Zach Wingrove

Director of Public Relations and Digital Media (FB, SB)

Jacob Pavilack

Associate Director, Athletic Communications (MBB, FB, LAX)

Ryan Haley

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (VB, WRSTL, WTEN, FENCE, GOLF)

Griffin Quinn

Assistant Director of Design and Brand

Shealyn Abbott

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (WBB, BASE, FH, WXC)

Jake Aks

Assistant Director of Creative Services

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