Central Communications Staff

Central Communications is responsible for managing the Central brand, but we encourage everyone to take ownership of it in their lives and work.

Please contact the Central Communications team with questions or ideas.


Steffanie Bonnstetter
Steffanie Bonnstetter

Director of Communications and Marketing
bonnstetters@central.edu
641-628-5913

Jeanette Budding
Jeanette Budding

Senior Content Strategist - Editorial
buddingj@central.edu
641-628-5282

Andrew Cottington
Andrew Cottington

Web Development Specialist
cottingtona@central.edu
641-6285279

Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16
Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16

Content Strategist - Editorial
prokupekb@central.edu
641-628-5340

Aubrey Schafbuch
Aubrey Schafbuch

Content Specialist - Digital Communications
schafbucha@central.edu
641-628-5268

Melody VanderLeest
Melody VanderLeest

Senior Content Strategist - Design/Civitas Art Director
vanderleestm@central.edu
641-628-7617