Communications staff members provide direction for, plan, and implement internal and external communications initiatives to advance Buffalo State’s mission, strategic plan, and brand. The team oversees media relations, official collegewide social media platforms, content development and planning, editorial style and policy, and internal communication with faculty and staff (Daily Bulletin). Staff members are the key source for local, regional, and national reporters, providing rapid response to journalists, as well as scouting, tracking, and proactively pitching news stories. The team coordinates the college's issues management and emergency communication strategy, including the campuswide text message alert system, Buff State Alert.
Jerod T. Dahlgren
Communications Director
(716) 878-5569
Laurie A. Kaiser
Assistant Director of Communications
(716) 878-3520
Michael T. Canfield
Communications Specialist
(716) 878-3517
Colleen R. Callahan
Associate Director of Communications and Digital Marketing
(716) 878-6657
Nancy B. Paschke
Editorial Director
(716) 878-4237
