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.


CJ Bonifer
CJ Bonifer

Content Specialist - Photography and Videography
boniferc@central.edu
641-628-5444

Steffanie Bonnstetter
Steffanie Bonnstetter

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

Jeanette Budding
Jeanette Budding

Content Specialist - Editorial
buddingj@central.edu
641-628-5282

Andrew Cottington
Andrew Cottington

Web Development Specialist
cottingtona@central.edu
641-6285279

Erin Kamp
Erin Kamp

Content Specialist - Editorial
kampe@central.edu
641-628-5284

Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16
Brittany Carlson Prokupek ’16

Content Strategist - Editorial
carlsonb@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

Hailey Hunter ’24

Hailey Hunter ’24

Junior Content Specialist – Editorial
hunterh1@central.edu