Meet the Communications & Marketing Team

Associate Vice President, Research Communications

Rachel Reinhardt

Rachel Reinhardt leads institution-wide communications strategy to elevate the visibility, voice and impact of the university’s research enterprise. She brings more than two decades of senior leadership in communications for global research organizations, academic institutions and public health nonprofits. 

Reinhardt previously served as Associate Vice President for Communications at the University of Arizona Health Sciences, where she led communications strategy across five health sciences colleges, major research centers and clinical partnerships. She directed a 40-person team responsible for brand development, executive communications, research visibility, internal communications and digital engagement.