Contact the Communications Team

Communications team promotes cancer research and education activities

The IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s communications team is responsible for promoting the research activities of the center’s more than 300 investigators as well as its education activities that range from programs for teens to IU faculty with tenure. The team works with reporters to secure earned media coverage while also promoting the center through its social media channels, website, and strategic emails.

If you have a question or comment about patient care, please contact IU Health public relations at pr@iuhealth.org.

Internal Branding Resources

Candace Gwaltney

Associate Director of Communications
Media and Public Relations
317-278-4322
cmgwaltn@iu.edu

Candace manages day-to-day media relations and public relations activities, working to amplify the center’s research and educational efforts through strategic communications.

Mika Mokko

Social Media and Digital Communications Manager
317-278-6601
mmokko@iu.edu

Mika oversees the center’s social media strategy, creating and sharing content that engages our digital community and extends our online presence.

Betsy Cooney

Communications Strategist
Internal and External Email Communications
317-278-7740
emcooney@iu.edu

Betsy manages Salesforce, utilizing data-driven insights to optimize our communications and ensure the right messages reach the right audiences. She also coordinates the Simon Says Expert Series.

Samantha Essex

Project Management Coordinator
317-274-0145
scessex@iu.edu

Samantha is responsible for keeping the center’s web site content up to date, ensuring it remains accurate, functional, and aligned with our communications goals.

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