VCU Massey Cancer Center's Communications Office develops and executes integrated internal and external mass communications to grow and protect VCU Massey Cancer Center's brand, support the cancer center's research, education and clinical goals and maximize philanthropic support.
We can provide media interview tips, one-on-one media training, presentation coaching and branding guidelines. We can also assist in the development of talking points, strategic communications plans and a range of printed and electronic marketing materials, such as brochures, press releases, posters, videos, online articles, email announcements and more. We develop and maintain Massey’s website, manage Massey’s brand and social media, liaise with the press and secure positive press coverage, oversee issues management and executive communications, advertise, conduct market research, support community outreach, and develop printed collateral, newsletters and e-communications.
We can provide media interview tips, one-on-one media training, presentation coaching and branding guidelines. We can also assist in the development of talking points, strategic communications plans and a range of printed and electronic marketing materials, such as brochures, press releases, posters, videos, online articles, email announcements and more. We develop and maintain Massey’s website, manage Massey’s brand and social media, liaise with the press and secure positive press coverage, oversee issues management and executive communications, advertise, conduct market research, support community outreach, and develop printed collateral, newsletters and e-communications.
Communications office
- Blake Belden
Public relations specialist
(804) 628-4578
beldenba@vcu.edu - Michael Clapp
User interface developer/webmaster
mlclapp@vcu.edu - Marianne Johnson
Event planner
johnsonm41@vcu.edu - Amy Lacey
Public relations strategist
(804) 628-5094
heslina@vcu.edu - Melissa Mitchell
Communications specialist
(804) 628-1829
mmitchell9@vcu.edu - Philip Newsome
Videographer
newsomep@vcu.edu - David Oglethorpe, Ed.D.
Web strategist, interim communications director
(804) 628-7655
oglethorped@vcu.edu