Marketing & Communications Team

• Crisis and Emergency Communications
• Presidential Projects and Initiatives
• Key Communicators Group
• University Spokesperson

Miriam's professional career at Idaho State began in 2008, however, her Bengal roots run much deeper.  She is an ISU alum with a Master of Business Administration degree and two Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in Speech Communication and the other in Mass Communication with a public relations emphasis. 

Before joining ISU’s Office of Marketing and Communications, Miriam managed the marketing and recruitment efforts for the College of Science of Engineering for 13 years. Following her time in CoSE, Miriam was an instructor in the University Honors Program and then served as the executive director of marketing in the Office of Marketing and Communications.

Miriam is proud to work with an exceptionally talented Marketing and Communications team that collaboratively leads the University’s efforts to tell ISU’s unique story.  The University depends on the team’s expertise to skillfully publicize the accomplishments earned by students, faculty, staff and alumni as we work together to achieve Idaho State’s strategic goals.

Lee Ann Waldron is an experienced communications professional with more than 15 years of experience. She is skilled in news production, marketing, public relations, social media, video production, organization, customer service and content strategy. With the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, Lee Ann is knowledgeable and passionate about the local business environment, creative writing and visual storytelling.

Most recently, she served as senior director of marketing and communications for the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences at ISU. Before that she led a team of social media managers and videographers for Stuart’s Media Group in Chubbuck in developing digital marketing campaigns and shooting, editing and producing monthly marketing videos for real estate clients.

Waldron also worked as a news producer, reporter and production assistant at KPVI Channel 6 in Pocatello and served as the marketing and events manager for the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce in Clarkston, Washington, for several years.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and video production from Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston and will receive a master’s degree in communications from Idaho State in May of 2024.

Lee Ann and her husband Adam have five children and enjoy hiking, camping and the beautiful Idaho outdoors. She serves as a board member for the Portneuf Greenway Foundation and has played roller derby for the Portneuf Valley Bruisers for nearly 10 years.

• Content Coordination
• Media Inquiries and Interview Requests
• Internal Campus Newsletters
• Mass Emails

• Idaho State’s Social Media Presence
• Digital Marketing and Promotion
• University Event Calendar

• Calendar Management
• Communication liaison for the department
• Project Coordination
• Budgeting Support
• Organizational tasks

• Website design and function
• TerminalFour Training
• Web Accessibility
• Search Engine Optimization

Joe has been working on the ISU website since 2008. He has been a designer, developer, and now serves as Web Services Manager. Joe maintains all aspects of the Content Management System and trains all students, staff, and faculty who use it. He gives guidance to the campus community regarding website design, information architecture, accessibility, and search engine optimization. He directly manages over 30 of ISU’s top-level web pages.

Joe graduated from ISU in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Music.

• Website content development
• Website maintenance
• SEO Enhancement

• Brand Standards and Visual Guidelines
• Brand Committee (Co-Lead)
• Licensing Requests and Approvals

• Top-Level Graphic Designs and Strategy
• Canva Templates and User Access
• Brand Committee (Co-Lead)

Kelsey West, the Design and Creative Strategy Manager at Idaho State University's Office of Marketing and Communications, brings a wealth of experience to her role, having been with the university since 2016 and part of the Marketing and Communications team since 2022. She specializes in graphic design and marketing, overseeing the university's visual standards and brand identity. Her responsibilities include creating top-level branded materials and managing the brand approval process for non-merchandise materials. Kelsey's creative impact is seen across campus in projects like Holt Arena's exterior design, campus banners, and the Pond Student Union building. Before her current role, she served as the Director of Marketing and Communication at the College of Business, where she led strategic marketing initiatives.

As an alumna of Idaho State University and a first-generation college student, Kelsey is deeply committed to her alma mater's brand integrity and the transformative power of education. Her work in Marcom plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's image and attracting students to pursue their educational journey at Idaho State University, ultimately leading them toward a brighter future.

• Top-Level Video Production
• Idaho State’s YouTube

• Faculty and Staff Headshots
• Marketing Photos
• Access to the Marketing Photos Database

Johnathan Roark is ISU’s photographer and has been part of the MARCOM team since 2021.

In 2001 Johnathan started his career as Photographer’s Mate in the Navy. Since then, he’s held quite a few different positions including camera technician making 3D camera systems for Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute’s Advanced Imaging Lab, camera operator for ESPN’s SEC Network, and freelance and staff photojournalist for several newspapers. 

Roark graduated from the University of Georgia with bachelor's degrees in journalism and geography.