Maureen Brakke

Maureen Brakke currently serves as the Director of Communications and Marketing & Public Information Officer at Western Oregon University and as a Marketing Communications Consultant at Fjord & Fjell Communications. With extensive experience in strategic communications, Maureen has effectively reorganized marketing and communications departments to enhance productivity. Previously, Maureen held key positions including Social Media Director for the Public Relations Society of America, Montana Chapter, and Director of University Marketing & Communications & Public Information Officer at Montana State University Billings. Notably, as the Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the University of Utah MEP Center, Maureen contributed to significant financial gains for small manufacturing businesses. Maureen's educational background includes a Master of Public Administration in International Public Service Management from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communications from Arizona State University.