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Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications
Phone Number
859-323-4761
Email Address
djmead3@email.uky.edu
Office
363 Blazer Dining
Professional Profile
Derrick Meads serves as the Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications for the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. In this role, he leads the Marketing and Agricultural Communications Service unit and works to advance the college’s priorities, brand and messaging.
During his 20 years at the University of Kentucky Derrick Meads has worked with multiple colleges and departments to advance the university’s strategic goals, including the UK colleges of Engineering, Nursing and Design, as well as the International Center, where he led successful campaigns requiring comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. Additionally, he was an active member of UK Staff Senate where he served on the President's Advisory Council.
Associated Departments
Agricultural Communications