Bratland will report to Vice Chancellor Lila Meeks, who said, “We’re very fortunate to have Jill joining us. I am confident that her experience, skills, and knowledge of the community will add a new dimension to our communication efforts.”

Bratland will prepare press materials and handle media relations, photography, and archiving. She previously was executive director of Main Street Beaufort, USA, for two years. Before moving to Beaufort, she was the program manager of Carbondale Main Street Inc. in Carbondale, Ill.

Bratland earned a bachelor’s degree in speech communication/public relations and marketing from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

“I am anxious to begin,” Bratland said, “and honored to be working with and for such a strong, dedicated team. This is an exciting time in the life of USC Beaufort and those associated with its growth. I feel very lucky to be a part of it and look forward to contributing to the success of the institution.”

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