At Grand Rapids Community College, our Marketing and Communications team drives the way we tell our story and connect with the world. We emphasize the life-changing power of education, bringing to light the real experiences that demonstrate how GRCC is making a meaningful difference in our community.
Who We Are
We are a dynamic team of creative professionals dedicated to telling GRCC’s story and enhancing our brand’s presence across multiple platforms. We’re strategists, designers, writers, web architects and content creators. Every communication effort and design project at GRCC is guided by our team to ensure consistency and excellence.
This is the team:
Lyndsie Post, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications
Ell Simpson, Support Professional to Executive Director of Communications and Associate Director of Web Content and Digital Strategy
Ben Benefiel, Graphic Designer
David Fitch, Associate Director of Web Content and Digital Strategy
Alissa Gorsky, Lead Graphic Designer
Lisa Kirschner, Graphic Designer
Patrick La Penna, Web Systems Architect
Ryan Nausieda, Communication Systems Specialist
Kailee Potgeter, Social Media Coordinator
Amy Soper, Associate Director of Communications
Bethany Tuffelmire, Web Support Technician & Content Specialist
What We Do
We ensure everyone at GRCC is informed about each other's work, reinforcing our collective mission and achievements. Through consistent storytelling, we strengthen the college's brand by executing promotional campaigns and program-specific initiatives that utilize a range of communication channels.
From strategic marketing campaigns to engaging social media content, our comprehensive approach encompasses all forms of internal and external communications—news, advertising, publications, social media, web presence, media relations, photography, email, texting and more. We ensure every message and visual aligns with GRCC’s mission and values.
How We Can Help You
We’re here to help tell your story and share your message. Email marcomm@grcc.edu to get a project started. Or, visit our webpage on the grcc.edu website.