Who We Are

HGSE home imageHGSE believes that solving education’s challenges is possible — through rigorous research, innovative practices grounded in evidence, and collaborations among schools, policymakers, and communities. 

Keeping HGSE’s brand as clear, consistent, and cohesive as possible is crucial to telling our story persuasively. The goal of this guide is to provide our community with the visual and editorial tools to articulate and express all that defines and distinguishes us.

HGSE is an innovative, impact-focused professional school that recognizes the urgency of revolutionizing education and seeks to promote success for all learners by putting powerful ideas into practice.


HGSE's Mission and Approach

  • Preparing Education Leaders, Researchers, and Innovators 
  • Generating New Discoveries and Evidence to Improve Outcomes  
  • Engaging the Field through Partnerships, Actionable Communication, and Convenings of Leaders and Influencers

HGSE’s communications strategy and its public presence are always aligned with the mission and values of the school. In the stories we tell, the research we feature, the people we profile, we seek to convey HGSE’s transformative impact on the field of education. And we seek to contribute to that impact, sharing content and engagement opportunities that focus on sharing insights and solutions for learners, educators, families, and communities.

HGSE believes that educators are foundational in making the world a better place, and our storytelling should convey that. We are driven by the importance of education for all and recognizing the worth of each individual. Our community sees diversity as a critical strength in making the greatest impact and transforming lives through education.

Through our stories we engage audiences that are important to us: HGSE alumni; prospective students; practicing educators seeking additional professional growth or expanded networks; donors and other partners who wish to engage with our work; and more. Our stories open the pathway for engagement and collaboration.

The Communications and Marketing Team

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Jill Anderson  

Jill Anderson   
Assistant Director of Creative Media

617.496.1884
jill_anderson@gse.harvard.edu
Oversees multimedia communications, managing and producing content initiatives in video, audio, and other media supporting the school's strategic goals.

   Linnea Dipillo  

Linnea DiPillo
Director of Marketing

linnea_dipillo@gse.harvard.edu
Oversees and defines the school’s marketing efforts and strategy, including messaging, digital advertising, content marketing, and targeted outreach.

           
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Lory Hough
Editor in Chief

617.496.5882
lory_hough@gse.harvard.edu
Provides editorial vision and oversight to lead HGSE's content creation across all platforms. Leads all aspects of the editorial and production of Harvard Ed. magazine, the alumni magazine of HGSE.

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Marin Jorgensen
Assistant Director of Digital Communications 

617.495.3616
marin_jorgensen@gse.harvard.edu
Guides the creation and dissemination of HGSE's digital content across platforms, ensuring that content aligns with strategic priorities and conveys the impact of the HGSE community.

             
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Ryan Nagelhout
Writer and Communications Specialist

ryan_nagelhout@gse.harvard.edu
Responsible for developing news and feature stories, research-to-practice pieces, announcements, and profiles for HGSE’s online communications channels.

 

Elizabeth Ross

 

Elizabeth Ross
Senior Writer and Editor

elizabeth_ross@gse.harvard.edu
Staff writer and lead content creator for HGSE's Usable Knowledge initiative. Also provides leadership to HGSE's Education Now series.
 

             
Erika Rubin   Erika Rubin
Web Content Specialist/Editor

617.496.8415
erika_rubin@gse.harvard.edu
Ensures all content on the HGSE website is accurate, up-to-date, appropriate, and consistent with school standards.
 
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Carolina Ruggero
Multimedia Producer

carolina_ruggero@gse.harvard.edu
Tells the story of HGSE through video and multimedia, which includes marketing and audience engagement. Creates and edits video content, still photographs, and manages HGSE’s Youtube channel.

             
Thomas Simpson  

Thomas Simpson
Senior Digital Marketing Lead

thomas_simpson@gse.harvard.edu
Leads the implementation of HGSE marketing strategies supporting recruitment, degree programs, events, email, and other school-wide priorities. 


 

  Jodie Smith-Bennett  

Jodie Smith-Bennett
Associate Director of Audience Engagement and Event Strategy

617.495.8059
jodie_smith-bennett@gse.harvard.edu
Plans and executes marketing and event strategy that supports HGSE’s community engagement priorities, including Education Now and Askwith Forums.

             
Maya Wesby   Maya Wesby
Social Media and Digital Communications
Specialist
maya_wesby@gse.harvard.edu
Manages the HGSE social media channels in line with school values and platform behavior, including oversight of social strategy, content creation, and analysis.
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Senior Designer

milo_viscio@gse.harvard.edu
Provides branding and design direction for HGSE marketing assets and responsible for the creation of original graphic design content.
 
             
             
Jeff Hudecek   Jeff Hudecek
Web Developer - Information Technology 
617.496.8226
jeff_hudecek@gse.harvard.edu
Works in collaboration with Communications and Marketing on web projects.