Communication Officers

The hybrid Communicating during a Crisis event in May 2021 kicked off the creation of an ATS administrator group for communications, marketing, and engagement professionals. Casual roundtable discussion webinars are regularly held for those in this area of work to meet one another, ask questions, and share tips, ideas, and resources.

If you haven’t already, please visit Engage ATS—an online community for those who serve ATS schools—and join the “Communications Personnel” community. We'd like to know what's been working for you, what could be working better for you, and how we can enhance your work or help you become more efficient with your tasks/projects.

Here are several organizations and products ATS communication officers have found useful:

Marissa Dechant

412-788-6505, ext. 252

dechant@ats.edu

Marissa Dechant works as the content and communications manager at The Association of Theological Schools. She supports the ATS communications strategy by managing the creation, editing, and distribution of digital content across a variety of platforms. Her work plays a key part in maintaining consistent messaging and engaging audiences—including members, ecology partners, and the public—through newsletters, website content, social media, and other content channels. Dechant joined the ATS staff in 2018 and previously served in the roles of communications coordinator and executive assistant. Prior to ATS, Dechant worked for two news publications as a staff reporter. She received her BS in communications (journalism) from Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Featured Resources:

ATS receives Lilly Endowment Inc. grant for Putting Story to Work project

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Marissa Dechant

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Our Mission

Member Schools

Events

Member Schools

Membership Information

Search

For Administrators and Faculty

Research and Data

Initiatives

PUBLICATIONS

Communication Officers

Communication Officers

Marissa Dechant

Featured Resources:

Colloquy Online (member newsletter)

Colloquy Online
(member newsletter)