Jillian Prior
An ideas person who strives to make things better, Jillian oversees university communications with a focus on health affairs while also serving as executive communications lead for the RBHS chancellor.
What I Do
I lead the planning and execution of communications in support of high-visibility university initiatives with a focus on health affairs and also serve as the executive communications lead for the chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
Greatest Strength
Empathy and kindness
My Favorite Things
- Movie: The Dark Knight
- Book: Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
- Podcast: The Daily
- Musician/Band: Coldplay, the Hamilton sountrack
Interesting Fact
I have family in 15 states and three countries so I love to travel.
Hidden Talent
I wish! Maybe planning trips!
Greatest Accomplishment
I would say the communication surrounding COVID was a massive accomplishment and team effort.
Superhero Power
My super power would be: Flying
Team Mascot
My team mascot would be: Bumblebee--hard working, goal oriented, teamwork at the center
What I Love Most
What I love most about my team: Open and honest
What I love most about R-Comm: Strategic and intentional
What I love most about working at Rutgers: Learning how we are changing the world for the better.
My Quotes
If I were being profiled by Rutgers Today, my quote would be: "Jillian Prior is a team-oriented, idea person who strives to make things better."
If I were being profiled by The Onion, my quote would be: "Jillian Prior, a NJ transplant, says even though she grew up in Ohio, she did not live in a barn surrounded by cows, despite common belief from NJ friends and colleagues."