Jennifer Ford

Executive Director of Marketing and Communications

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Jennifer Ford is the executive director of marketing and communications for the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, where she leads the college’s strategic communications, marketing, branding, media relations and digital engagement efforts.

Prior to being named executive director in 2025, she served as interim executive director and previously held roles as director of marketing and communications for CJC and marketing director for UF CJC Online. During her tenure with the college, she has helped elevate the visibility and reputation of the college through integrated marketing campaigns, strategic storytelling and brand development initiatives supporting academic programs, research, student success and institutional advancement.

Ford has also served as an adjunct instructor in the UF CJC Online graduate program. Before joining the College of Journalism and Communications, she worked in design, editorial and communications roles at UF Online, the UF Career Connections Center, The New York Times Company and other small publishing organizations.

Beyond UF, she is an active leader in the national design and communications community. She serves on the national board of AIGA, the professional association for design, and was recently elected vice president of the organization.

She holds a master’s degree in mass communication with a specialization in web design and online communication from the University of Florida, a bachelor’s degree in mass communication with a focus on graphic design and visual communication from Idaho State University, and a User Experience Design Certification from the Nielsen Norman Group.

Education

Master’s Degree, Mass Communication specializing in Web Design and Online Communication, University of Florida

Bachelor’s Degree, Mass Communication specializing in Visual Communication and Graphic Design, Idaho State University

News

• Jen Ford named Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at the UF College of Journalism and Communications (November 5, 2025)
• Jen Ford Appointed to National AIGA Board of Directors (August 1, 2024)
• UFCJC Students and Staff Honored in 2024 AAF North Central Florida ADDY Awards Competition (February 23, 2024)
• Jen Ford to Serve as National AIGA Presidents Council Chair (July 13, 2023)
• UFCJC Students and Staff Honored in 2023 AAF North Central Florida ADDY Awards Competition (March 1, 2023)
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