Savannah State University (SSU) interim President Kimberly Ballard-Washington has appointed Annette Ogletree-McDougal as vice president of Marketing and Communications.

“Annette has worked in various roles in higher education communications, public relations, media, and marketing,” Ballard-Washington said. “She brings a unique blend of experiences that make her an ideal choice for this position and as a member of the executive leadership team at Savannah State.”

Ogletree-McDougal, who assumed her role September 1, comes to SSU from the University System of Georgia, where she served as the executive director of communications, and the director of strategic planning and technology communications. She previously worked as the director of marketing and communications for the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel.

Ogletree-McDougal holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and theatre from the University of North Carolina-Greensboro.