Andy Hirsch

Andy Hirsch is the current Vice President of Communications at Swarthmore College. Andy has been in this role for 3 years and 1 month, and has also served as the Acting Chief of Staff. Prior to their time at Swarthmore, Hirsch spent 7 years and 7 months at Bucknell University where they held various positions, including Chief Communications Officer, Assistant Vice President for Communications, Interim Vice President for Communications, and Director of Media Communications.

Hirsch began their career in television reporting before being hired by Bucknell University to expand its media relations operations. During their time at Bucknell, the university was featured in media outlets such as The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, CBS News, ABC News, The Huffington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed and many others. Additionally, Hirsch oversaw the university's social media presence and the university's official Facebook page grew by nearly 30 percent and its Twitter account by nearly 80 percent while they were in this role.

In their current role as Vice President of Communications at Swarthmore College, Hirsch leads a team of communications marketing professionals charged with telling compelling, authentic stories in ways that elevate and protect Swarthmore’s reputation as one of the country’s most respected and renowned undergraduate liberal arts institutions. Andy oversees areas such as media and public relations, social media, photography, video production, graphic design, website design and content management, the alumni magazine, and admissions and advancement marketing and communications. Additionally, Hirsch works closely with Swarthmore's academic and administrative leadership, directly advises the college's president on complex and sensitive matters, including those with the potential to impact the college's reputation. Andy also oversees all aspects of the college’s crisis communications strategy and execution.

Andy Hirsch is a graduate of Syracuse University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in both Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication. Andy also has a degree from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management in Digital Marketing Strategies: Data, Automation, AI & Analytics.