{"id":18518,"date":"2024-01-03T09:50:21","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T14:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/?p=18518"},"modified":"2024-01-03T10:54:43","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T15:54:43","slug":"marymount-appoints-joshua-harless-as-vp-of-marketing-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/blog\/marymount-appoints-joshua-harless-as-vp-of-marketing-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"Marymount appoints Joshua Harless as VP of Marketing & Communications"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Following a comprehensive national search, Marymount University<\/a> named Joshua Harless its first Vice President of Marketing and Communications. He will plan and implement a strategic, integrated approach across all University marketing initiatives, programs and activities. Scheduled to begin his work on Tuesday, January 16, he will serve on President Irma Becerra\u2019s Cabinet<\/a> and report directly to the President, collaborating with the institution\u2019s leadership on the University\u2019s mission, vision and strategic goals<\/a>.<\/p>\n Harless \u2013 a creative leader focused on collaboration and brand building \u2013 brings expertise in strategic marketing, team and brand management, digital strategy, design and campaign execution. He recently held the Associate Vice President of Marketing position at The Catholic University of America (CUA) since October 2021, following a tenure of more than 16 years in various marketing and communications roles at the University of Maryland in College Park (UMD).<\/p>\n \u201cToday\u2019s digitally driven organizations must understand the power of investing in digital strategies and their customer experience. Universities are no different, and their marketing investments must resonate with our current and future digitally native students,\u201d said Dr. Irma Becerra<\/a>, President of Marymount University. \u201cWe are excited about the strategies that Joshua will bring to Marymount and look forward to his collaboration.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am excited to share President Becerra\u2019s vision for Marymount University,\u201d Harless said. \u201cI am fortunate to be in a position to lead a world-class brand that attracts future Saints and their families and tells a compelling story that engages with alumni, donors and stakeholders to elevate our reputation as an innovative community committed to student success.\u201d<\/p>\n