I am pleased to announce that beginning this week, Emily Milic is taking on an expanded role at Humber as the Director of Communications. 

Emily first joined Humber as Manager PR and Communications in 2018 and became Associate Director, Communications in 2021. Emily is an integral part of Humber’s corporate, internal and emergency management communications and public relations efforts. In her new role, Emily will be responsible for developing and implementing Humber’s communication strategies. She will oversee communications, public relations, media relations and social media activities while building executive, corporate and internal communications. Emily will lead her team in developing and implementing communications plans to promote Humber’s leadership in polytechnic education, Humber Inspired and students’ and employees’ contributions and accomplishments to external and internal audiences. She will work with senior leadership, Faculties and departments to share success stories and ensure an integrated approach to supporting and promoting activities and events happening across Humber. Emily will also lead issues management and brand/reputation communications and will be a designated Humber spokesperson. 

During her time as Associate Director, Emily led DSX Communications, Humber’s COVID-19 communications response, and co-chaired the Communications Leads Working Group at Humber, fostering greater information sharing and collaboration across the institution. Under her leadership, media mentions increased more than 263 per cent over the last year; along with social media increases of 11 per cent in engagements, and growth to more than 500,000 followers across Humber’s corporate social platforms. 

With respect to GRMC department structure, as previously communicated by Kelly Jackson, we will soon be announcing a Director of Marketing and Web Presence. The two directors will report to me and lead their respective functions.

Please join me in congratulating Emily. If you have any questions about the Communications team’s services or ideas you would like to share, please connect with her directly.

Andrew Leopold
AVP Marketing and Communications