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Diane Johnson
Chief Communications & Public Health Officer
860-409-3695
djohnson@missporters.org
Ruth Mendes
Associate Director of Digital Marketing & Communications
860-409-3760
rmendes@missporters.org
Bio
She has an BA in Psychology and Latin American Studies from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA from Bryant University. She has a certification from Boston College in Leadership for Change and a Digital Marketing Certification from Yale University. She lives off campus with her husband, Asante K. Mendes, M.D. and their four children Isabel '23, Ezra, Sarai and Matias. In addition to her background in Marketing, Ruth held roles in Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, and Pharmaceutical Sales. She's been an active member of the Greater Hartford Chapter of Jack and Jill, Inc. for 10 years and has served on the executive board as Community Service Chair and Editor for 8 years. She's been recognized nationally for her community service involvement and was the Greater Hartford Chapter's 2019 - 2020 Distinguished Mother. Ruth is fluent in Spanish and enjoys traveling, outdoor sports, dancing and is a second degree black belt in taekwondo.
Emma Thurgood
Digital Content Strategist
860-409-3693
ethurgood@missporters.org
Bio
I'm an artist, wanderer, mother and salad connoisseur. I hold a BFA in painting from Ringling College of Art + Design and an MFA in Studio Art from Memphis College of Art. I live in New Britain with my partner and our 6-year-old daughter, affectionately known as The Nuggetorious. When I'm not working, you can find me exploring new places or binge-watching my latest TV obsession, usually something animated and dramatic.
Contact Information
Main Number
860-409-3500
Alumnae and Development Office
860-409-3520
Academic Office
860-409-3668
Admission Office
860-409-3530
Athletics Office
860-409-3710
Business Office
860-409-3645 – Main Office Number
860-409-3647 – Student Billing
Colgate Wellness Center
860-409-3690 – Main Office
860-409-3541 – Fax
College Counseling Office
860-409-3665
Communications Office
860-409-3760
Counseling Office
860-409-3672
Dean of Students Office
860-409-3671
Office of the Head of School
860-409-3631
Office of Equity and Inclusion
860-409-3779
Campus Safety
860-409-3650
Summer Programs Office
860-409-3612
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