Wenatchee Valley College names new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations 

Marcine Miller

WENATCHEE - Wenatchee Valley College (WVC) has announced the appointment of Marcine Miller as its new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations.

Miller, who will serve as the institution's chief communications and public relations officer, will also serve as an advisor to WVC President Dr. Faimous Harrison.

"Ms. Miller will play an important role in promoting our vision to become the higher education institute of choice in our region and beyond,” said Dr. Harrison. “She is joining us at a critical time as we advance our new strategic plan, work to create a culture of excellence, and position the college as a community-focused regional anchor.”   

Miller joined WVC from New York, where she worked for over a decade at The New School in strategic communications and academic affairs roles. She most recently served as senior director of communications and engagement. Her accomplishments during her time at The New School included leading communications for the university’s strategic planning process; co-creating Spark, a community initiative celebrating  student, staff, and faculty research, scholarship, and creative practice; developing the Creating a Culture of Care and Provost’s Office Events Hub websites to improve awareness and engagement with strategic initiatives and access to supportive resources; managing peopled-centered crisis and change communications on behalf of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Office of the Provost; and serving as the co-chair of The New School’s University Commencement ceremonies. Miller’s role at The New School was especially focused on developing accessible and inclusive communication strategies that increased transparency, deepened community relations, and created a stronger sense of inclusion and belonging for students, faculty, and staff. 

“I am incredibly excited to join Wenatchee Valley College and build meaningful connections with our Omak and Wenatchee campuses in order to tell the WVC story. I believe in the transformative power of education and community building and look forward to advancing the college’s mission and vision for inclusive excellence through partnerships with our many communities across North Central Washington. After living in New York for nearly twenty years, I am delighted to return to the West Coast and discover the beauty of our region,” Miller said.

Her previous roles at The New School included serving as an associate director of Events and Communications, assistant director for Academic Affairs, executive assistant to the deputy provost, and administrative assistant to the deputy provost. She also served for two terms as a University Staff Senate representative and contributed to increased advocacy for her colleagues.

Miller's career in communications began when she worked as a publicist at Anthology Film Archives in New York, where she managed media relations and developed creative communication strategies to connect with diverse communities.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Cinema Studies from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Outside of her professional work, Miller maintains a creative practice as a potter and has exhibited her work nationally in New York City, Maine, and Washington.