Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant communications coordinator joins the team

Posted January 22nd, 2025 in News, Program
Natty Morrison

Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) welcomes Natty Morrison, the program’s new communications coordinator. Housed in Purdue University’s campus in West Lafayette, Indiana, Morrison will develop and maintain the programs and products that promote and highlight IISG’s research, outreach and education efforts.

“The Great Lakes deserve to be protected and preserved for everyone to enjoy,” said Morrison. “I am thrilled to join such this passionate and forward-thinking team of scientists and researchers as we tell the impactful stories of their work.”

He will provide support to IISG specialists, researchers, and outreach professionals in Indiana and Illinois to disseminate unbiased, science-based communication through written and multimedia content.

In his role with IISG, Morrison will manage the communication program, including overseeing the intake of new work, developing content, and managing the delivery of communication products and programs. He’ll also focus on strategy and future-planning by researching and incorporating emerging technologies for communicating with key audiences.

Morrison brings over a decade of experience in journalism, marketing, and content strategy in writing positions at both in-house marketing teams and creative agencies. He has developed and executed content strategies for a range of industries, including B2B tech, healthcare, medical device manufacturing and digital marketing, with a focus on driving engagement, improving SEO performance, and crafting compelling narratives. Morrison received his Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University where he majored in Professional Writing.

 

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Dive into the full interview at the link in bio.

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This February marks a major milestone: 30 years of aquatic invasive species outreach by our team! To celebrate, IISG Director, Stuart Carlton, and Strategic Communication Coordinator, Renie Miles, sat down for a Sea Grant Chat with two key figures in IISG’s AIS history: Pat Charlebois, our assistant director and program leader, who spent over two decades leading our prevention efforts, and Katie O’Reilly, who took over that role in 2022. We discussed the evolution of the invasive species issue in the Great Lakes, the shift toward understanding human behavior, and the creative strategies that make this team so effective. Dive into the full interview at the link in bio.

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Start exploring the varied factors that impact the Great Lakes with our Explorer Series. This searchable database of external resources can help you find hands-on activities that spark curiosity and inspire action.

✨ What’s inside?
Lesson plans, fact sheets, and reading materials
Engaging videos and visualizations
Easy-to-use filters by grade level, topic, and time.
Perfect for classrooms and informal learning, this resource empowers students to become stewards of the Great Lakes.

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Introducing the Lake Michigan Explorer! Start exploring the varied factors that impact the Great Lakes with our Explorer Series. This searchable database of external resources can help you find hands-on activities that spark curiosity and inspire action. ✨ What’s inside?Lesson plans, fact sheets, and reading materialsEngaging videos and visualizationsEasy-to-use filters by grade level, topic, and time.Perfect for classrooms and informal learning, this resource empowers students to become stewards of the Great Lakes.🔗 in bio for more.