Ellen Cooke

Ellen Cooke is the Associate Director of Internal Communications at Stony Brook University, a position she has held since joining the institution in March 2020.1 In this role, she is part of the Marketing and Communication department, where her primary focus is on developing and promoting communications to keep the entire campus community of over 55,000 students, faculty, and staff informed about and engaged in university activities, initiatives, and relevant protocols.1

Professional Background

Prior to her position at Stony Brook University, Ellen Cooke worked at National Grid and its predecessor companies.1 There, she served as a senior communications partner for key areas across the multinational company, including Human Resources, Ethics and Compliance, Inclusion & Diversity, and Research & Development.1

Skills and Expertise

Ellen is described as an experienced, versatile, and energetic writer and editor.2 Her professional experience has allowed her to develop skills in various areas:

• Change management
• Ethics liaison
• Inclusion and diversity communications leadership
• Public relations

She has also served as a Vice President for Public Relations at Toastmasters International.1

Education

Ellen Cooke holds a magna cum laude bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Journalism from SUNY Albany.1

Personal Interests

Outside of her professional life, Ellen enjoys a variety of activities. She has expressed a love for music, nature, reading, writing, bicycling, walking, and hiking.3

Ellen Cooke's diverse background in communications, coupled with her experience in various industries, has equipped her with the skills necessary to effectively manage internal communications for a large and diverse university community.