Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
Training
Timeline
Daphne McCanse

Daphne McCanse

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Marketing and communications leader with expertise in simplifying complex technical and scientific information for diverse audiences. Proven track record in strategic planning, team management, and budget oversight. Demonstrated ability to drive projects to successful completion while enhancing stakeholder engagement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Strategic Communications Consultant

Internet2 and CaRCC
Remote
03.2025 - Current
  • Co-PI for National Science Foundation grant, leading communications for National AI Research Resource Pilot.
  • Developed strategic communication plans to enhance stakeholder engagement for Internet2 Research Engagement Team and Campus Research Computing Consortium (CaRCC).
  • Crafted compelling messaging for diverse audiences across multiple channels.
  • Oversaw content creation for newsletters, reports, and digital platforms.
  • Co-chaired PEARC25 conference to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Elected as Board Secretary of CaRCC Transitional Board to support governance efforts.

Communications Officer

Indiana University Office of the Vice President for IT and CIO
Bloomington, IN
06.2011 - 10.2021
  • Set executive-level communications strategy for all internal IU IT services and developed marketing and brand strategy for external fee-for-service organizations under the Vice President for IT and CIO
  • Led highly successful team of IT communicators including project managers, writer/editors, media relations specialists, graphic designers, web developers, social media specialists, video producers, event managers, and a corporate relations/development manager
  • Directed development of press releases, annual reports, publications, web content, newsletters, social media, tour scripts, videos, digital signage and other collateral
  • Served as general chair for large-scale conferences and trade-show exhibitions
  • Wrote effective talking points for media interviews and public speeches
  • Directed crisis communications with strategic and level-headed approaches
  • Managed an annual budget exceeding $12 million

Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Pervasive Technology Institute at Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.2002 - 06.2011
  • Launched strategic communications and outreach programs to educate both technical and non-technical audiences about the value of Institute research
  • Assisted in the writing, editing, and submission of large-scale federal grants
  • Wrote and edited news releases, articles, newsletters, web, and print content
  • Conceived community outreach program, including popular summer camp now in its 15th year
  • Served as organizing and communications chairs for international IT conferences sponsored by ACM and IEEE
  • Prepared accomplishment reports for Institute’s main funding agency, Lilly Endowment, Inc. on behalf of the IU president
  • Managed team of communications interns

Account Manager

SGI Marketing and Logistics, Inc
Indianapolis, IN
01.2001 - 05.2002
  • Assisted sales teams from primary client, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, in selecting, creating, and delivering relevant marketing and communications materials to promotional events across the U.S.
  • Ensured materials developed by the in-house creative team met clients’ needs and were delivered on time and on budget

Online Relations Coordinator

National Safety Council
Itasca, IL
12.1996 - 12.2000
  • Wrote and edited online descriptions of Council products and services for their burgeoning website
  • Wrote database of standard reply emails for their most common inquiries
  • Provided customer service to regional safety councils
  • Assisted with planning, setup, and sales at Council trade shows, including NSC Expo, the world’s largest safety-related trade show

Education

Graduate Certificate - Nonprofit Management

Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA), Bloomington, IN
05.2006

Bachelor of Arts - English, Comparative Literature, History

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
12.1996

Skills

  • Multi-channel communications strategy
  • Scientific research and technology subject matter expertise
  • Crisis communication expertise
  • Media relations management
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Conference planning and execution
  • Brand strategy development
  • Marketing communication tactics
  • Creative direction and innovation
  • Public relations strategies
  • Grant writing
  • Nonprofit management and governance

Affiliations

  • Communications and Marketing Chair, Beacon Inc. Light the Way Capital Campaign Developed Communications, Marketing, and Special Events plan to assist in raising funds to build a new $20 million center to support local unhoused populations. Groundbreaking September 2025

References

References available upon request.

Training

  • MOR Associates IT Leadership Program Graduate
  • Project Management Institute Boot Camp

Timeline

Strategic Communications Consultant - Internet2 and CaRCC
03.2025 - Current
Communications Officer - Indiana University Office of the Vice President for IT and CIO
06.2011 - 10.2021
Manager of Strategic Initiatives - Pervasive Technology Institute at Indiana University
05.2002 - 06.2011
Account Manager - SGI Marketing and Logistics, Inc
01.2001 - 05.2002
Online Relations Coordinator - National Safety Council
12.1996 - 12.2000
Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) - Graduate Certificate, Nonprofit Management
Indiana University - Bachelor of Arts, English, Comparative Literature, History

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