Ellesandra (Elle) Stecher
Assistant Professor of Practice Advertising & Public Relations University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contact
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ANDN 147
Lincoln, NE 68588-0443 - Phone
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402-472-3041 On-campus 2-3041
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estecher2@unl.edu
Ellesandra (Elle) Stecher serves as an assistant professor of practice at the College of Journalism and Mass Communications, where she first began teaching in 2021. She teaches courses in advertising, visual communication and more – preparing students for careers in advertising, public relations, and multimedia communication.
Stecher began her career in higher education healthcare at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s University Health Center, where she supported campus-wide communications and marketing initiatives.
She later joined the Brain Injury Association of Nebraska as marketing and project coordinator, leading statewide events, strengthening the organization’s digital presence and building partnerships to expand awareness of brain injury resources. At CompanyCam, a B2B SaaS company, Stecher managed national partnerships, executed multi-city event series and developed marketing campaigns that significantly boosted brand visibility and engagement.
As a freelance consultant since 2017, Stecher helps organizations refine their marketing strategies, optimize media buying and use data to drive decision-making. Across all roles, she has built a reputation for creating compelling messages, fostering community connections and turning strategic ideas into measurable results.
Education
- BJ, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2015
- MA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2024
Outside the classroom, Stecher enjoys biking to parks and community events with her husband, Sam, and their two sons, Ezra and Jack. She loves to bake and cook, is often testing new recipes, and serves as PTO president at Prescott Elementary, where she supports public schools. She also enjoys walks with the family’s greyhound mix, Dottie, and takes pride in maintaining and improving her historic home.