Washington Adventist University Establishes University Relations Sector

TAKOMA PARK, Md. — Washington Adventist University (WAU) has approved a significant organizational restructuring designed to strengthen the University’s external engagement, institutional communications, alumni relations, and advancement efforts. The University’s Cabinet has approved the merger of the Integrated Marketing & Communications (IMC) Department with the Advancement & Alumni Relations Department to establish a new University Relations sector.  This newly created University Relations sector reflects a strategic shift that aligns WAU with organizational models commonly used across higher education.

As part of the restructuring, Mr. Everett Wiles who currently serves as the Vice President for Integrated Marketing & Communication will now serve as the Vice President for University Relations, providing executive leadership for the University’s communications, branding, media relations, community engagement, government and church relations, alumni engagement, and advancement initiatives. Ms. Karine Brown who was recently appointed Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations, will now report to the Vice President and will lead efforts to strengthen alumni engagement, donor stewardship, fundraising initiatives, and external partnerships.