Francesca Amigo
Public Relations Specialist
The Ohio State University at Newark
740.364.9635
amigo.6@osu.edu
Francesca Amigo is the public relations specialist for Ohio State Newark. She joined the MPR office in 2006 in the department’s only non-cost-shared position. Francesca works with faculty, staff, students and the Dean/Director to create and maintain positive relationships with the neighboring community and beyond. She is co-editor of the newsletter Profiles and writes press releases and copy for the web, print and radio. She coordinates the Dean/Director’s annual Faculty Lecture Series and has helped to organize numerous events at Ohio State Newark.
Francesca’s professional background includes event planning, communications and development, specializing in not-for-profits and higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in communications with a focus on journalism and public relations from West Virginia State University. She is currently an active member of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as well as a member of the American Association of University Women, (AAUW).
Suzanne Bressoud
Assistant Director, Marketing & Public Relations
The Ohio State University at Newark & Central Ohio Technical College
740.364.9530
bressoud.2@osu.edu
Suzanne Bressoud joined the MPR office in 2007 as marketing & communications coordinator. In this cost-shared position, she serves as editor/designer for Profiles newsletter and is responsible for public relations efforts for both Ohio State Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. She is also campus photographer and coordinator for select campus special events. Suzanne brings more than 10 years of writing and editing experience to her role. An Ohio native, Suzanne earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and Theatre at Muskingum College, and a Master of Arts in Journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Suzanne S. Clark
Marketing Assistant
The Ohio State University at Newark & Central Ohio Technical College
740.366.9355
sclark@cotc.edu
Suzanne Smailes Clark is the Marketing Assistant for the Marketing and Public Relations Office. Suzanne assists with marketing budget management for COTC and extended campuses and Ohio State University at Newark, coordinating implementation of marketing plans and traffic of promotional materials, as well as providing administrative and graphic design support. She brings over 25 years of experience in advertising, marketing, and graphic design including work as production art director, graphic designer and marketing strategist for companies in Coshocton, Granville, and Columbia, Missouri. Suzanne earned a B.F.A. from Stephens College with a major in Graphic Design and a minor in Retail Marketing.
Leslie Lenzo McLaughlin
Senior Graphic Designer
The Ohio State University at Newark & Central Ohio Technical College
740.366.9316
lmclaugh@cotc.edu
Leslie Lenzo McLaughlin joined the Marketing and Public Relations team in July of 2000 and serves as a graphic designer for both institutions. Leslie previously worked as an art director and graphic designer for advertising agencies in Columbus, Cleveland and Charleston, South Carolina. She brings 10 years of previous agency experience, concepting, designing and critiquing graphic design. Leslie earned a B.F.A from The University of Akron in 1990 with a double major in Graphic Design and Photography.