TL;DR: Chase Austin has joined the Office of the Vice President for Research as Associate Director of Brand Marketing.

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to welcome Chase Austin as Associate Director of Brand Marketing, working on the Research & Innovation Communications team with Amanda Ashley, Director of Communications for Research & Innovation. Chase brings deep experience in brand marketing and strategic storytelling, along with a strong understanding of how to position complex work for broad audiences. He is also a graduate of the University of Utah’s Master of Business Creation (MBC) program, where he developed a strong foundation in innovation, entrepreneurship, and go-to-market strategy, experience he now brings back to support the University’s research enterprise.

“Chase brings a rare combination of brand marketing expertise, strategic thinking, and genuine enthusiasm for the University of Utah’s mission,” said Erin Rothwell, Vice President for Research. “He understands how strong storytelling and entrepreneurship can elevate Utah’s research and innovation, connect our work to national priorities, and amplify the impact of our faculty and partners. I’m excited to have him on the OVPR team as we continue to grow the visibility and reach of U research and innovation.”

Learn more about the VPR Communications Team