Office of Communications and Marketing

The Office of Communications and Marketing develops strategic marketing and communications initiatives to promote the Lake Forest College brand to various audiences including prospective and current students, alumni, parents, donors, faculty and staff, and media.

We provide top-tier marketing support for offices and departments across campus in the areas of photography, videography, design, media, news stories, social, website, and content writing. 

Who We Are

Jackie Hoefler

Jackie Hoefler
Vice President of Communications and Marketing
P: 
847-735-5014
hoefler@lakeforest.edu

Linda Blaser

Linda Blaser
Director of News, Media and Communications
P: 847-735-6177
blaser@lakeforest.edu

Julián Cano

Julián Cano
Communications & Marketing Department Assistant
P: 847-735-6022
jcano@lakeforest.edu

Paige Evans

Paige Evans
Videographer
P: 847-735-6026
pevans@lakeforest.edu

Bella Gmitrovic

Bella Gmitrovic
Communications Specialist
P: 847-735-5003
igmitrovic@lakeforest.edu

Paige Haehlke

Paige Haehlke
Communications Specialist
P: 847-735-6019
phaehlke@lakeforest.edu

Kristen Nolan

Kristen Nolan
Director of Events and Conferences
P: 847-735-6030
nolan@lakeforest.edu

Emma O'Hagan

Emma O'Hagan
Director of Creative Services
P: 847-735-5080
ohagan@lakeforest.edu

Meghan O'Toole

Meghan O'Toole
Assistant Director of Content and Storytelling
P: 847-735-6025
motoole@lakeforest.edu

Stephanie Pfenning

Stephanie Pfenning
Director of Marketing
P: 847-735-5007
pfenning@lakeforest.edu

Ian Schappe

Ian Schappe
Web Manager
P: 847-735-5019
ischappe@lakeforest.edu