Welcoming our new Vice Chancellor of Marketing and Communications

Dear Members of the Rutgers University in Camden Community:

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Sherrie Ann Madia has accepted the role of vice chancellor for marketing and communications, effective November 11, 2024.

I am delighted to welcome Dr. Madia to Rutgers–Camden. Our university boasts a rich tradition of academic excellence, innovative research, and a deep commitment to our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community. At this pivotal moment, we need a dynamic leader to provide vision and strategic direction for our marketing and communication efforts across Rutgers–Camden's schools, departments, centers, and institutes. She will champion collaboration within Rutgers–Camden and across Rutgers, and with external partners, increasing our university’s visibility and influence. By effectively communicating our mission and achievements, she will drive engagement and foster external support for our initiatives.

Dr. Madia brings more than 18 years of higher education experience to Rutgers–Camden. She currently serves as vice president for marketing and communications at Holy Family University—where she is responsible for strategizing and implementing marketing and communications plans and all marketing and communications activity throughout the university.

Dr. Madia holds a doctoral degree in communications from Temple University, a master of arts degree in Communications and News-Editorial Journalism from University of Miami, and a bachelor of arts degree in Writing Seminars from The Johns Hopkins University.  I know that, having worked in the South Jersey region for years, Dr. Madia will make an immediate impact.

The selection of Dr. Madia as vice chancellor for marketing and communications concludes an extensive national search utilizing the Wittkieffer Executive Search Firm. I want to thank them for finding an exceptional vice chancellor who will guide the continued growth and success of Rutgers–Camden's marketing and communication efforts. A special thanks to the Marketing and Communications Team for continuing the standard of excellence as we looked to fill this position.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Madia to Rutgers–Camden, and I look forward to the leadership she will bring to our community.

Sincerely,
 
Antonio D. Tillis, Ph.D.
Chancellor