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Communications

Manages social media, newsletters, the organization's website, and blog content to keep our community informed and engaged.

Committee Chairs

Samantha Klasfeld

Samantha Klasfeld

Communications Committee Co-chair

Sakina Saif

Sakina Saif

Communications Committee Co-chair

Committee Members

Emily Kibbler

Emily Kibbler

Communications Committee

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Siqin Li

Dana Moochnick

Dana Moochnick

Communications Committee

Sharvari Narendra

Sharvari Narendra

Podcast Committee Co-chair

Yaseswini Neelamraju

Yaseswini Neelamraju

Communications Committee

Isha Parikh

Isha Parikh

Communications Committee

Shreya Rajasekar

Shreya Rajasekar

Communications Committee

Masoome Rezaei

Masoome Rezaei

Newsletter Committee

Vishwa Talati

Vishwa Talati

Communications Committee

About

The Communications committee ensures effective information flow within our organization and to the broader community. We manage multiple communication channels and maintain the organization’s website.

Our Responsibilities

Communications

  • Managing social media presence, including weekly LinkedIn content
  • Creating and distributing quarterly newsletters (every 3 months at minimum)
  • Maintaining our member mailing list across platforms
  • Maintaining public relations
  • Developing communication policies and guidelines

Website & Blog

  • Website Maintenance: Keep the organization’s website updated with current events, blogs, newsletters, resources, and member highlights.
  • Blog Organization: Curate and coordinate blog content from members and guest contributors, including managing submission deadlines and editorial scheduling.
  • Site Innovation: Identify opportunities for new tools, layouts, and interactive elements that improve functionality and reflect the evolving needs of the community.
  • Amplifying Committee Voices: Partner with other committees to support and showcase their initiatives online while improving user experience.
  • User Experience: Lead new website features that enhance transparency, accessibility, and inclusivity in both design and content.
  • Brand Consistency and Visual Design: Ensure consistent brand identity across digital platforms and create graphics for social media and promotional materials.

Communication Channels

We maintain an active presence on:

  • LinkedIn
  • Email newsletters
  • Our website
  • Slack

2026 Goals

  • Publish a quarterly newsletter (every 6 months at minimum)
  • Maintain and grow our member mailing list from event platforms
  • Keep the website current and up to date
  • Hold monthly committee meetings
  • Post weekly content on LinkedIn, including:
    • Reposts and community highlights
    • New blog announcements
    • Event advertisements and recaps
    • Organization announcements
    • Member spotlights
  • Publish regular blog posts with scheduled submission deadlines

Submit a Blog Post

Have something to share with the community? We welcome blog contributions from members and guest writers on topics related to bioinformatics, career development, and more.

Submit your blog post idea →

Get Involved

Interested in communications, web development, or blogging? Reach out to us on Slack or at communications@boston-wib.org. We welcome contributors of all skill levels!