The University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics has welcomed Monique Sennet as executive director of communications, bringing new leadership to the college’s efforts to strengthen its communications and expand how it shares the work happening across NSM.
Sennet will lead communications strategy for the college, working with the NSM communications team and colleagues across its six departments to build on existing efforts and develop a more strategic, coordinated approach to telling NSM’s stories and reaching its audiences.
Sennet has an extensive communications background, with significant experience in higher education. Before joining NSM, she worked as a communications consultant for the Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine and previously served in communications leadership roles at UTHealth Houston and College of the Mainland.
“Monique brings a strong record of building institutional visibility and translating complex research into compelling stories,” said NSM Dean Gregory B. Dudley. “I’m excited to welcome her to NSM and our leadership team, and I look forward to partnering with her to elevate the visibility and impact of our outstanding people and programs.”
In the role, Sennet will oversee the college’s communications strategy, with a focus on cohesive storytelling, a consistent NSM voice and a strategic approach to reaching audiences across channels. Her work will span editorial content, digital and multimedia communications, and efforts to increase awareness of NSM’s research, academic programs, people and accomplishments.
Sennet will also focus on growing the communications team to broaden NSM’s storytelling and bring greater attention to the work happening across the college.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to build on the work already happening at NSM and think about where we go next,” Sennet said. “Our faculty, staff and students are doing remarkable work, and I look forward to working with colleagues across the college to tell those stories in ways that are truly engaging, accessible and meaningful.”