Media Contacts
Public Relations — part of VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications — leads the news and public information efforts of Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health.
Our Public Relations staff members are here to assist journalists and members of the media as they cover stories and people at VCU and VCU Health. We are a 24-hour operation, and you can call or text (804) 418-0174 to reach an on-call public relations staff member for emergency requests outside of regular business hours.
University Public Relations
Phone: (804) 828-1231
Fax: (804) 828-2018
Email: [email protected]
Staff
Michael R. Porter
Associate vice president for public affairs
Phone: (804) 828-7037
Email: [email protected]
Division of Community Engagement, Division of Student Affairs, Division for Inclusive Excellence
Danielle Pierce
Director of public relations, VCU Health
Phone: (804) 827-1730
Email: [email protected]
VCU Health System
Leigh Farmer
Assistant Director of Public Relations, VCU Health
Phone: (804) 828-7028
Email: [email protected]
VCU Health System
Olivia Trani
Senior public relations specialist for research and science
Phone: (804) 827-0218
Email: [email protected]
College of Health Professions, School of Dentistry, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy
Sara McCloskey
VCU Health news editor
Phone: (804) 828-0572
Email: [email protected]
VCU Health
Mia Stephens
Public relations coordinator
Phone: (804) 828-0563
Email: [email protected]
VCU Health
Shea Wright
PR & Communications Specialist, CMH
Phone: (434) 584-5599
Email: [email protected]
CMH (South Hill)