Office of Communications

Matthew Bizoe joined the Office of Communications in October of 2023. As the Web and Digital Content Strategist, his role is to advise the best online strategies for all departments across the College of Arts & Letters. With a background as a communicator and advocate of the arts, he brings a love for collaboration and creativity to the role. He graduated from Northern Michigan University with degrees in graphic communications and public relations, and has managed many web and communications projects throughout his career. Wether you have questions about your website, Intranet, email, or social media strategies — Matthew is here to help.

Outside of the office, you can find him in the pool, serving on the Board of Directors for Health+ Indiana, at a Bridgman, MI, Corridor Improvement Authority meeting, visiting an art museum, or at home, crocheting next to his partner and their dog.

Jon primarily creates motion content, telling the breadth of stories about the College of Arts & Letters. His work includes capturing and editing video interviews, college-related footage, and creating motion graphics. Jon also loves to craft still images that capture important moments for the college. He is driven by his love to solve all of the logistics involved in producing a great story. Jon has garnered over 40 awards for visual content over the course of his career in advertising, journalism, and higher education.

Jon graduated from Valparaiso University and currently lives in Hobart, Indiana, with his wife and two daughters.

Heidi is the graphic designer for the College of Arts & Letters. She enjoys working on all things print related as well as using her design eye to help collaborate on digital/web projects. She is a steward of the Notre Dame and A&L brand and loves to help train and answer questions for anything brand related. Heidi has been a part of the team since 2018. Previously she worked in design roles for a printing company, ad agency and in a freelance capacity. She has also taught design classes in higher education. Heid enjoys the variety of work and opportunity to be creative within the many different departments in A&L. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, running, and anything creative!

Mary is the assistant director of communications with the College of Arts & Letters. She works with faculty, alumni, and students to share stories about the value of a liberal arts education. Before joining the Office of Communications in 2023, she was a journalist with The South Bend Tribune in South Bend, Ind., The Herald-Times in Bloomington, Ind., and The Dickinson Press in western North Dakota.  Mary earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from Indiana University and enjoys exploring the local food scene with her family.

Kim has been working as Staff Assistant for the Office of Communications since 2016. A year ago she physically moved over to the Dean’s Office as Office Coordinator at the front desk and carried her Communications responsibilities with her. She is happy to help the staff in areas such as updating the online events calendar, paying bills, ordering supplies, tracking print material/swag inventory, scheduling meetings, planning event logistics, and many other administrative duties.

Kim grew up in the area and is a graduate of Indiana University at South Bend. She enjoys walking and biking outside, no matter the time of year. She looks forward to a bit more travel with her husband as both of their kids, while not quite out of the house yet, are officially out of school.

Josh Weinhold was appointed as director of communications and marketing for the College of Arts & Letters in 2023, after previously serving as the Office of Communications’ associate director and assistant director. He has more than 15 years of experience in higher education marketing, strategic communications, and political and legal journalism. Josh earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism and humanities from Valparaiso University.

Responsibilities

As communications director, Josh is responsible for developing and executing the College’s strategic communications plan. He oversees all Arts and Letters communications and marketing projects, including news, print, and electronic publications and promotions, social media, video, special events, and more than 100 websites. Josh serves as a member of the College’s Executive Committee and an advisor to the dean, and he provides consulting, editorial, and creative services to faculty leaders across Arts & Letters. He also represents Arts & Letters across campus, coordinating on strategies and messaging that serve wider University goals and communications initiatives.

Committee Assignments

Arts & Letters Executive Committee
Arts & Letters Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Arts at Notre Dame
Campus Communicators Cabinet
College Council
Deans and Chairpersons Committee
Notre Dame Diversity and Inclusion Practitioners Group