CECH Marketing and Recruiting

Mission Statement

Be the voice. Be the bridge. Be the change.

We exist to Be the communication and recruiting engine of CECH, driving awareness, inspiring action, and connecting current and future Bearcats to opportunity.

Through strategic storytelling, data-informed outreach, and service-centered recruitment, we:

  • Elevate awareness and access to CECH programs
  • Educate prospective and current students on pathways to success
  • Serve our schools, faculty, and university community with excellence
  • Deliver measurable impact through sustainable enrollment growth

We don’t just promote CECH - we position it as a destination.

Philosophy

To Be the change means operating with intention, innovation, and accountability.

We grow CECH’s visibility and influence through focused, strategic engagement with our schools, students, alumni, and broader community. Our work is guided by outcomes that matter:

  • Sustained upward enrollment trends
  • A strong, differentiated brand presence
  • Expanded partnerships across schools and industry
  • Increased student satisfaction across marketing and recruiting touchpoints

Every message we craft, every campaign we launch, and every relationship we build is rooted in one goal: strengthening CECH’s impact, internally and beyond.


Faculty and Staff

Teneisha Dyer CECH

Teneisha Dyer, MBA

Assistant Dean - Student Recruitment and Marketing

Teneisha Dyer is a results‑driven enrollment leader with proven success in admissions, recruitment, and student‑centered strategies. She builds strong relationships, streamlines processes, and drives growth across diverse student populations.


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Corbin Purdum, 

Associate Director

513-556-6190

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Haley Fletcher, 

Transfer/Transition Admissions Counselor

513 556-0438

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Scott Pena, 

Senior Graduate Admissions Counselor

513-556-0525

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Karen Gonzalez, 

Program Coordinator, International Students

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Dana Laster, 

Admissions Coordinator

513-556-6308

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Melissa Ellington, 

Admissions Counselor Sr.

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Risa Watkins, 

Admissions Counselor Sr.

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Sabrina Thiel Gilliland, 

Associate Director

513-556-6399

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Lizzy Bodner, 

Marketing Coordinator

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Phyllisa Fox, 

Web Communications Manager

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Trey Johnson, 

Marketing Coordinator

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Rodney Wilson, 

Digital Content Specialist