Penn Vet Communication: Ashley Berke |
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September 17, 2013, Volume 60, No. 5 |
Ashley Berke has been named the School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) director of communication. She oversees media relations, marketing, internal and external publications and communication, web and social media.
“We are so pleased that Ashley has joined our team,” said Melissa von Stade, assistant dean for development, alumni relations and communications. “Her energy and experience will ensure that the school and both hospitals benefit from an integrated communication plan as we position Penn Vet as a leading veterinary institution.”
Ms. Berke came to Penn Vet from the National Constitution Center, where she served as director of public relations, responsible for positioning the Center as both a nationally renowned museum and a leader in constitutional issues. In addition to leading media relations for the Center’s annual Liberty Medal ceremony, she oversaw campaigns for world premiere exhibitions and high-profile political events, including the 2008 Democratic presidential primary debate. She joined the Center in 2005 as the public relations coordinator, and her first campaign Philly’s Got BENergy! won a 2005 Pepperpot Award from the Public Relations Society of America.
Ms. Berke graduated magna cum laude from Cornell in 2005 with a BS in communications.
Ms. Berke serves on the Boards of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association (PPRA) and Ready, Willing & Able—Philadelphia. She was the recipient of PPRA’s Fast-Track Award in 2010.
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