Ask5: Communicareer with Cherie Haughney

Communicareer: Navigating & Elevating in Communication Careers

Gain invaluable insights and strategies for success in the field of communication. Our guest, Cherie Haughney, Chief Communications Officer and Public Information Officer, will share her expertise and firsthand experiences, providing essential advice to aspiring professionals aiming to thrive in this competitive industry. Hear about the evolving landscape of communication careers, learn how to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and elevate your career trajectory. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this program promises to equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to excel in the world of communication.

Bio: Cherie Haughney serves as Chief Communications Officer and Public Information Officer at Empire State University.

Since joining SUNY Empire, Haughney has served in a variety of roles within the Office of Communications, Marketing, and Government Relations, including director of communications, director of internal communications, senior copywriter, and interim assistant vice president for communications, marketing, and government relations.

She is an award-winning writer who, prior to joining SUNY Empire, ran a freelance consulting business, providing marketing strategy and content to colleges, universities, and advertising agencies across the United States. She also served as the account supervisor responsible for higher-education work and higher-education business development at Media Logic, Inc. in Albany, New York. She began her career as an admissions counselor at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh.

Haughney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh and a Master of Arts degree in journalism from Northeastern University.