Virtual Fall
Communicators' Forum

Thursday, November 4, 2021 • 9:00–10:00 a.m.

A CONVERSATION WITH U-M CHIEF HEALTH OFFICER PREETI MALANI, MD, MSJ

Please join us November 4 at our Virtual Fall Communicators' Forum for a conversation and Q&A with U-M Chief Health Officer Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ.

Kallie Michels and Chief Health Officer Malani will discuss the prominent role Malani has played in representing the university during the pandemic, the communication challenges U-M has faced during this time and lessons learned that campus communicators can use as we move forward. They will also talk about Malani's early professional background as a communicator, and how that training and experience has helped her succeed in her current work.

Malani's discussion with Michels will be followed by an audience Q&A. Want to submit questions in advance? Email them to idstandards@umich.edu.

You will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link after you've registered.

Special guest Vice President for Government Relations Chris Kolb

Special guest Vice President for Government Relations Chris Kolb will also share how campus communicators can support U-M in its mission to engage policymakers around the impact our institution produces for the state and nation. He'll discuss strategies aimed at increasing collaborative efforts, elevating narratives to broader audiences and building stronger relationships between U-M and the state of Michigan's 10 million+ constituents.