Jill Buchanan

Jill Buchanan is a strategic communications and marketing leader with more than 25 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations connect with their audiences through compelling storytelling, integrated marketing, and digital communications. As Assistant Dean of Communications & Marketing at the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences at UMass Amherst, she leads communications and marketing strategies that advance the college’s visibility, reputation, and engagement. Previously, she served as Director of Communications, Marketing and Web for the College of Natural Sciences at UMass Amherst and held communications and marketing leadership roles in higher education and nonprofit organizations. A writer and editor with a background in journalism, Buchanan specializes in translating complex ideas into accessible, engaging stories that highlight institutional impact and connect research, education, and community.