Our Team
We represent Howard University at its best.
Our team of talented writers, designers, photographers and communications specialists presents Howard University to the world, showcasing innovative programs, research and events.

Lydia G. Sermons, M.A.
She/Her
VP of Communications & Chief Communications Officer
Office of University Communications
lydia.sermons@howard.edu
Brittany Bailer
Senior Public Relations Specialist
Office of University Communications
brittany.bailer@howard.edu
Simone Boyd
she/her
Marketing Coordinator
Office of University Communications
simone.boyd@howard.edu
Andreya Davis
She/Her
Director of Administrative Operations and Internal Communications
Office of University Communications
andreya.j.davis@Howard.edu
Yawen Deng
Email & Digital Marketing Specialist
Office of University Communications
Yawen.Deng@howard.edu
Sholnn Freeman
Senior Communications Specialist
Office of University Communications
sholnn.freeman@Howard.edu
LaShandra Nadine Gary
Director of Creative and Multimedia Strategy
Office of University Communications
lngary@Howard.edu
Dionna Green
She/Her
Content System Administrator
Office of University Communications

Devante Kennedy
He, Him, His
Videographer
Office of University Communications

Monica M. Lewis
Senior Director of Athletic Communications
Office of University Communications
Dana McPherson
Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Office of University Communications
Dana.McPherson@howard.edu
Tangela D. Richardson
Manager of Special Projects & Communications
Office of University Communications

Larry Sanders
Senior Communications Specialist
Office of University Communications

Seren Snow
Executive Writer, Presidential Communications
Office of University Communications
