This is a curated list of approved freelancers vetted by the Strategic Marketing and Communications team. From graphic designers and copywriters to photographers and videographers, these professionals are ready to support your project needs—on brand and on your timeline.
Whether you’re launching a campaign, designing materials, or producing digital content, explore the directory below to find the right partner. If you have questions or would like to recommend a freelancer for future consideration, please contact the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at smc@chapman.edu.
Writing
Amanda Sapio
- Content strategy/development
- SEO/SEM
- Copywriting/Copyediting
- Web services (trained in Modern Campus)
- Social media
- All other marketing/web/communications-related tasks as needed
Brian Belardi
- Positioning and naming: Defining how your offering/program is perceived and stands out and could be named
- Messaging: Creating language that communicates value and connects with your audience
- Content Strategy: Planning content to meet goals and audience needs
- Press Release Development: Writing press releases and pitches for media coverage, in coordination with SMC
- Thought Leadership: Building authority through insights and content
- Website and Newsletter Copywriting: Writing copy to drive engagement and conversions
- Audience Persona Development: Defining target audiences to guide strategies
Dennis Arp
- Writing and editing
Video
Andrew Rurik
- Full photo & video production
Jeff Cole
jeff.cole@theforgemediagroup.com
- Video production, editing
Karolyn Pearson
- Full photo & video production
Rey Kroona
- Video production, editing
Travis Wade
- Video production, editing
Royce Hildreth
- Video production, editing
Photography
Harmony Gerber
- Event photo, headshots, donor events
Nathan Worden
- Photography
Karolyn Pearson
- Full photo & video production
Andrew Rurik
- Full photo & video production
Leah Hanono
- Photography
Tony Lattimore
- Event photos