November 26, 2024  

Media Contacts:   
Maria Iñiguez, chief of staff, 509-682-6400, miniguez@wvc.edu  
Marcine Miller, public information office, executive director, 509-682-6582, mmiller2@wvc.edu 
 

Wenatchee Valley College has announced Marcine Miller as the new executive director of communications, marketing, and media relations. Her first day was Friday, Nov. 1.   

In her new role, Miller will serve as the chief communications, brand identity, and public relations information officer, as well as 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.  

    

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Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout the service area. The college is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion for all students and employees and provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. Visit our website, wvc.edu.  

Wenatchee Valley College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment and student enrollment. All programs are free from discrimination and harassment against any person because of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, parental status or families with children, marital status, religion, genetic information, honorably discharged veteran or military status or any other prohibited basis per RCW 49.60.030, 040 and other federal and state laws and regulations, or participation in the complaint process. 

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies and Title IX compliance for both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses: 

To report discrimination or harassment: Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Wenatchi Hall 2322M, (509) 682-6445, title9@wvc.edu. 

To request disability accommodations: Student Access Manager, Wenatchi Hall 2133, (509) 682-6854, TTY/TTD: dial 711, sas@wvc.edu.