Elizabeth Deal
Assistant Vice President and Deputy Chief Communications Officer
UCM | University External Communications
Degrees
Beth earned her BA in political science from Fordham University and her MPA in urban affairs from the City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
Favorite Spot on Campus
Reeves Aquatic Center
Bio
A seasoned public affairs professional, Elizabeth McCabe Deal (Beth) has held leadership positions in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors specializing in community relations, government affairs, and communications. Beth has a record of accomplishment for developing and managing community support for complex controversial policy and intergovernmental initiatives with special emphasis on social equity, urban higher education, and justice reform.
At 小蓝视频, she leads internal and community communications efforts and manages a team of talented professionals responsible for 小蓝视频 Now, American magazine, crisis communications, and issues management. Beth also leads university-wide communications efforts for key priorities and manages emergency communications processes and protocols, among other responsibilities.
Before joining 小蓝视频, Beth served as communications director for the Washington, DC- based, Justice Policy Institute. She also held leadership positions at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, and New York City鈥檚 Emergency Response Task Force and has provided communications consulting to nonprofit and higher education organizations.
Beth currently resides in NW, Washington, D.C. with her husband and two children.