University of Pittsburgh Communications

Pittsburgh, PA

Scott Swegan

Senior Associate Athletic Director, CommunicationsChief Communications Officer

1 Yr

Matt Plizga

Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications

6 Yrs

Jason Knavel

Assistant Athletic Director, CommunicationsMEDIA CONTACT-Men's Basketball

1 Yr

Breanna Schroth

Assistant Athletic Director, Panther Club Operations and Communications

3 Yrs

Patrick O'Shea

Director, Strategy and Operations

6 Yrs

Mike Annarella

Director, Football Communications

2 Yrs

Cassie Smith

Assistant Director, Social Media and Media OperationsMEDIA CONTACT-Cross Country, Women's Basketball, Track & Field

4 Yrs

Elisabeth Schmidt

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

4 Yrs

Dominic Pasquale

Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

3 Yrs

Charissa Coleman

Assistant Director, Strategic CommunicationsMEDIA CONTACT-Volleyball, Gymnastics

3 Yrs

Dan Lee

Assistant Director, Graphic Design

3 Yrs

Rachel Bilenki

Assistant Director, Strategic CommunicationsMEDIA CONTACT-Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer, Swimming & Diving, Lacrosse

1 Yr

Department History

Communications 2025–2026

Person	Role
Scott Swegan	Senior Associate Athletic Director, CommunicationsChief Communications Officer
Matt Plizga Departing	Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
Jason Knavel	Assistant Athletic Director, CommunicationsMEDIA CONTACT-Men's Basketball
Breanna Schroth	Assistant Athletic Director, Panther Club Operations and Communications
Patrick O'Shea	Director, Strategy and Operations
Cassie Smith	Assistant Director, Social Media and Media OperationsMEDIA CONTACT-Cross Country, Women's Basketball, Track & Field
Elisabeth Schmidt	Assistant Director, Strategic Communications
Dominic Pasquale	Assistant Director, Strategic Communications

Person	Role
EJ Borghetti	Executive Associate Athletic Director, Communications
Matt Plizga	Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
Breanna Schroth	Assistant Athletic Director, Panther Club Operations and Communications
Patrick O'Shea	Director, Strategy and Operations
Isaiah Green	Director, Strategic Communications
Eric Davies	Assistant Director of Digital Media
Cassie Smith	Assistant Director, Social Media and Media Operations MEDIA CONTACT-Cross Country, Track & Field
Elisabeth Schmidt	Assistant Director, Strategic Communications MEDIA CONTACT-Softball, Wrestling, Men's Basketball-Secondary

Person	Role
EJ Borghetti	Executive Associate Athletic Director, Strategic Communications
Matt Plizga	Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications MBB, 2WLAX
Louie Spina	Director of Strategic Communications (WBB, XC, T&F)
R.J. Sepich	Director of Football Communications and Digital Strategy
Patrick O'Shea	Director, Strategy and Operations
Breanna Schroth	Director, Panther Club Marketing and Communications
Eric Davies	Assistant Director of Digital Media
Cassie Smith	Assistant Director of Social Media & Media Operations

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