The University Relations portfolio supports the university's vision and academic mission by building Queen’s profile, nationally and internationally, and by telling the story of Queen’s through our main website, through the Gazette and other key communications websites, and across the university's social media accounts.
The Vice-Principal (University Relations), Michael Fraser, oversees the departments for Integrated Communications, Marketing and Brand, and Government Relations at Queen’s.
The Vice-Principal also leads the continual enhancement of Queen’s reputation through the stewardship of relations with all levels of governments and with higher learning institutions. The team places a special emphasis on building and improving relationships within the Kingston community, and also serves as a resource for the media.
Michael Fraser, Vice-Principal (University Relations)
Mr. Fraser joined Queen’s in 2013 after more than 20 years of experience in the public affairs and communications field, including a variety of positions in both the federal and provincial governments. He has served as a chief of staff and senior communications advisor to federal cabinet ministers, members of parliament, and a provincial premier. Additionally, Mr. Fraser has a wealth of experience in developing and executing strategic communications and issues management, stakeholder engagement, and policy development. His portfolios have spanned government, public and media relations, and internal and external communications.
Mr. Fraser is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School and holds degrees in Economics from Glendon College and a Master of Business Administration from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, where he was also a junior fellow of Massey College. He lives in the near-campus neighbourhood with his wife Erica House (ArtSci’91) and their two daughters.
Leadership Team
Reporting to Michael Fraser, Vice-Principal (University Relations):
Government Relations
Jenna Donelson
Executive Director
Government Relations
- Craig Leroux
Director, Government and Corporate Relations
(on secondment)
Integrated Communications
Brenda Paul
Associate Vice-Principal
Integrated Communications
- Peter Jeffrey
Director, Communications - Michelle Lewis
Director, Issues and Media Relations - Melinda Knox
Director, Research Promotion and Strategic Initiatives
Marketing and Brand
Brian Chan
Associate Vice-Principal
Marketing and Brand
- Tina Fisher
Senior Director, Brand - Michael Poblete
Director, Digital Marketing and Analytics
Office of the V-P (University Relations)
Alannah Boisvert
Director
University Relations
