Meet the Communications & Marketing Team
Andrea Kovacs
Vice President for Marketing & Community Relations
Andrea is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive communication and
marketing strategy that enhances the College’s public image; strengthens the Albertus
brand; and supports strategic initiatives. Prior to Albertus, Andrea directed the
Annual Fund at Fairfield University and she was Senior Vice President for Marketing
and Community Relations for United Way of Eastern Fairfield County. She earned her
BS in Marketing from the Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY) and her MA in Leadership
from Albertus Magnus College. Fun fact: Andrea lived a previous life in the fashion
industry.
Jessica De Young
Director, Marketing and Web Strategy
Jessica is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing and
digital communication strategies. She oversees all aspects of strategic marketing
and web operations - sharing information with students, prospective students, staff,
and faculty. Jessica brings two decades of digital marketing, brand, and web experience
to the College and most recently led her own thriving firm. She earned her BA in Journalism
from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and her MBA from Southern New Hampshire
University. Fun fact: Jessica received a grant from TikTok to bring youth mental health
first aid training to her community.
Kelly Hansen
Strategic Communications Manager
Kelly creates and manages multimedia campaigns to tell the Albertus Story. Prior
to this, she worked at the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, generating content
and planning events for their Capitol Information and Tours program. She also interned
in the Media Office for the Indiana Senate Democrats. Kelly earned her BA in English
and Classical Civilizations from Kalamazoo College. Fun fact: In 2024, Kelly met her
reading goal of 100 books.
Stephanie Kanaan
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations
Stephanie provides executive support and oversees and manages all office procedures
and other tasks as assigned by the Vice President for Marketing and Community Relations.
Prior to joining Albertus, Stephanie worked in Public Relations supporting technology
clients such as IBM, Blackberry, and Carbonite. Stephanie earned her Bachelor’s Degree
in English Literature from the University of Connecticut. Fun Fact: Stephanie loves
to bake and enjoys tap dancing.
Erin Molkenthin
Internal Communications and Jr. Graphic Designer
Erin handles internal email communications at Albertus in order to keep the college
community informed and connected. She also works on various design projects, and photographs
key events on campus. Prior to joining the team as the Internal Communications and
Jr. Graphic Designer, Erin was a student worker and intern for the department. Erin
earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Albertus in Art, specializing in Graphic Design,
with minors in Photography, Studio Art, and Psychology. Fun Fact: Erin loves to knit
and crochet.
