SAN ANTONIO, TX – Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) proudly announces the appointment of Teresa Niño as its new Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Niño, an accomplished senior executive with more than three decades of extensive experience in government, communications, community engagement, strategic branding, and higher education, will lead OLLU’s marketing initiatives, elevating the university's visibility and enhancing its mission-driven impact across the region. She will begin her role on July 14.

"We are thrilled to welcome Teresa Niño to our leadership team and our historic university," said Dr. Abel A. Chávez, President of Our Lady of the Lake University. "Her profound expertise in marketing, communications, and external relations, combined with her deep commitment to community and education, will continue to strengthen OLLU’s position as a beacon of academic excellence and service. Teresa's visionary approach will guide our efforts to engage communities, amplify our message, and foster even greater student success."

Niño expressed her enthusiasm about joining OLLU:

"It is a privilege to join Our Lady of the Lake University, an institution deeply rooted in San Antonio with a powerful legacy of community service and educational excellence. I look forward to amplifying its brand, strengthening existing local relationships, and fostering new collaborations that support our students, empower local communities, and advance OLLU’s impactful mission."

Niño's appointment signifies a strategic advancement for OLLU, positioning the university to significantly enhance its branding and marketing efforts, deepen community engagement, and support its core commitment to empowering students. With Niño’s proven leadership and extensive background, which includes roles within the Obama administration and senior executive positions at both local and national levels, OLLU is poised for impactful growth and strengthened regional and national visibility.

 

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About Our Lady of the Lake University Founded in 1895 by the Congregation of Divine Providence, Our Lady of the Lake University is a coeducational liberal arts institution dedicated to shaping leaders through academic excellence, a diverse and inclusive community, and a mission deeply grounded in service. Conveniently located just three miles from downtown San Antonio, OLLU offers students a transformational educational experience with small class sizes, personalized attention, hands-on learning opportunities, and programs deeply rooted in spiritual values, ethics, leadership, and service.