Annual Impact Reports

I transformed TU’s fragmented reporting into a consistent, design-forward system that highlights national recognition, funding wins, and student outcomes. By uniting data visualization with editorial storytelling, the reports became cornerstone assets for donor engagement, recruitment, and alumni pride. Leadership now has a reusable format that saves time, elevates brand identity, and matches the scale of the university’s ambitions.
Categories
Higher Education
Entrepreneurship Program
Startups
Business Leadership
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Role
Lead Strategist, Copyeditor, Designer | External
Year
2023, 2024
Status
Completed

Problem

The University of Tulsa had national-level wins in entrepreneurship and business education, but their achievements were buried in static PDFs and fragmented storytelling.

  • Recognition and funding successes lacked clear, compelling presentation
  • Complex program outcomes weren’t being translated into accessible narratives
  • Alumni, donors, and prospective students had no unified view of TU as a hub for innovation and global engagement

Actions

I built a consistent reporting system that elevated TU’s annual storytelling.

  • Developed editorial strategy uniting financial impact, student engagement, faculty recognition, and partnerships
  • Designed branded infographics to visualize funding raised, venture investments, and competition wins
  • Delivered polished, publication-ready reports with modular sections for web and presentations
  • Partnered with deans, directors, and communications staff to source content and refine positioning
  • Balanced authoritative voice with approachable storytelling to highlight human and institutional impact

Results

TU's College of Business gained a reusable annual reporting format that saves leadership time and strengthens brand identity.

  • CIE reports (2023, 2024) highlighted national honors from GCEC and USASBE
  • Dean’s Annual Report unified Collins College’s global partnerships, pitch successes, and alumni engagement
  • Reports became cornerstone tools for donor engagement, recruitment, and institutional storytelling

Impact

The reports reshaped how TU presents itself to key stakeholders.

  • Strengthened donor confidence with clear visuals of $5.5M+ in program commitments and $40.8M raised by portfolio companies
  • Boosted recruitment and alumni engagement by positioning TU as a nationally recognized leader in entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Equipped the university with professional-grade reporting that matches its ambition and credibility

Metrics

  • $5.5M committed to entrepreneurship programs in 2024
  • $69M raised by alumni-founded businesses in 2024
  • 418 students enrolled in entrepreneurship courses; 371 engaged in JOLT programs (2024)
  • 25+ national pitch competition awards over two years
  • 99% career placement rate showcased in Dean’s Report
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