BCO Staff
Sean T. FindlenChief Communications Officer Sean leads the college’s overarching communications strategy and outreach activities. Working with faculty, staff, and students to capture the richness of the Bates experience, he directs all efforts to tell the Bates story to diverse audiences around the world. |  |
H. Jay BurnsEditorial Director and Editor, Bates Magazine Jay is BCO’s editorial director, overseeing the office’s storytelling work as editor of Bates Magazine and the weekly email BatesNews. |  |
Tammy Roy CaronSenior Visual Designer Tammy helps campus clients achieve their communications goals through visual designs that support the Bates brand. |  |
David ErnstDigital Content Specialist David helps create and share content designed for digital and social media and coordinates the college’s overall social media strategy. |  |
Doug HubleyNews Writer Doug writes and edits text for Bates publications, including the Campus Construction Updates. He also edits listings of public events taking place at the college and handles certain media relations duties, including publicity for arts events. |  |
Phyllis Graber JensenDirector of Photography and Video Phyllis produces photography and video for college news and major marketing pieces, including multimedia productions. She has strategic oversight of story-telling video projects. |  |
Grace KendallDirector of Design Services Grace works with clients and the BCO team to facilitate a smooth process for the college’s many print and digital projects. |  |
Kirsten BurnsAssistant to the Chief Communications Officer and Office Coordinator |  |
Kirsten MarjerisonVisual Designer Kirsten strives to translate the college’s communication needs through impactful, clear, and engaging design. |  |
Emily M. McConvilleNews Writer |  |
Aaron D. MorseAssistant Sports Information Director Aaron Morse supports Bates’ 31 varsity sports through web, social media, and video efforts. He hosts the weekly Bates Bobcast podcast covering the week in Bates Athletics. |  |
Nicholas E. O’BrienDirector, Digital Communications Nicholas uses digital mediums to help the college continuously meet its communication and marketing goals. |  |
Olivia H. OrrWeb Designer |  |
Jake ParisSenior Web Developer/ Designer Jake develops web experiences and user interfaces for people across the Bates spectrum. |  |
Mary F. PolsMedia Relations Specialist | |
Theophil SysloMultimedia Specialist Through photography and video, Theo supports communications strategies that celebrate Bates moments, people, and life. |  |
Andy WalterSports Information Director Andy oversees public information about Bates varsity athletics, including results, stats, team, and player notes, the Bates Athletics website, game programs, and recruiting publications. |  |