Hannah Eden
President
Director of Marketing, Austin Peay State University
Hannah Eden is a passionate communicator, creative strategist, and proud Clarksville resident who currently serves as Director of Marketing at Austin Peay State University. In this role, she leads a talented team focused on telling the university’s story through dynamic branding, digital strategy, and eye-catching content that connects with students, families, and the community.
Virginia Moreland
Vice President for Awards & Recognition
Director of Marketing and Advertising, Tennessee Board of Regents
Virginia Moreland serves as Director of Marketing and Advertising for the Tennessee Board of Regents, where she leads statewide marketing communications initiatives supporting Tennessee’s community and technical colleges. With more than 35 years of experience in marketing, public relations and strategic communications, she has worked across higher education, healthcare and nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about telling the stories of public higher education and the impact colleges have on students, communities and workforce development across Tennessee.
Hannah Stewart
Vice President for Professional Development
Assistant Director of Marketing, UT Martin
Hannah Stewart is the Assistant Director of University Relations at UT Martin, where she leads strategic marketing, branding, and communications initiatives that support student recruitment, retention, and university visibility. With more than a decade of experience in higher education marketing, she specializes in social media strategy, digital accessibility, brand management, and collaborative campus communications.
Russ Porter
Secretary
Web Manager, Maryville College
Russ Porter has served as the Web Manager for the Office of Marketing & Communications at MC for over 17 years. Besides managing the main .edu website, he helps with web portals for Advancement, Admissions, Athletics, Financial Aid, and Family Relations. He also manages the college intranet and mobile app. He holds a BFA of Graphic Design from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design.
Carol A. Tomlinson
Treasurer
Manager of Marketing Operations, Tennessee Board of Regents
Carol A. Tomlinson serves as the Manager of Marketing Operations at the TBR, a position she has held since July 2023. Her extensive career with the TBR began in August 1998 and she has served in the Office of the Tennessee Technology Centers, the Office of the Chancellor and the Office of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCATs). She holds an A.A.S. in Office Administration from Nashville State Technical Community College, a Meeting and Event Planning Certificate from Belmont University, and is a Certified Associate in Project Management.
Denise Colwell
Sponsorship Coordinator
Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment & Communication, Tennessee Tech University
Denise Colwell is the Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment & Communication at TTU. She provides comprehensive executive support to ensure that the Vice President is successful in her role. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Emma Bruner
Conference Planning Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator, UT Martin
Emma Bruner serves as the social media coordinator for the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she manages official university social media accounts, assists with digital marketing and brand management, and tracks engagement analytics. She is passionate about telling UT Martin’s story through creative and collaborative content.