Brianna Harzula joined St. John Fisher University’s athletic department as a part-time athletic communications assistant in August 2025 and earned a promotion to a full-time role on the staff in August 2026. In her role, she assists with the department's sports information operations, contributing to in-game statistics coverage, writing postgame recaps, managing digital content and supporting social media and website updates. She plays an active role in the execution of game-day responsibilities across multiple varsity sports, ensuring accurate coverage and a smooth experience for fans, media and student-athletes.
In her first year at Fisher, Harzula primarily handled the athletics communications efforts for the Cardinals’ men’s and women’s ice hockey teams, leading in-game statistical coverage, social media promotion and website maintenance. She also worked with Fisher’s softball and men’s and women’s volleyball teams.
Harzula attended the NCAA Division III Athletic Communicators Emerging Elite Program this past December. Launched in 2024 in partnership with D3SIDA and College Sports Communicators (CSC), the program is designed to elevate the next generation of athletic communication leaders in Division III. Participants in the program engage in interactive sessions focused on leadership development, managing and growing a team, cross-department collaboration and navigating the evolving landscape of college athletics communications.
Before joining Fisher, Harzula served as an athletics communications graduate assistant at American International College in Springfield, Mass. While at AIC, she provided live statistical input for a variety of NCAA Division II home contests using platforms such as NCAA Live Stats and PrestoStats. She also supported media relations efforts by producing written content such as game notes and recaps, while contributing to digital and social media strategies designed to elevate the visibility of AIC’s athletic programs.
In the fall 2023, Harzula completed an internship with the Springfield Ballers, a nonprofit AAU basketball organization. During her time with the Ballers, she supported the planning and execution of the Ballers Ball, the organization’s annual fundraising event. Her responsibilities included tracking ticket sales, compiling weekly reporting updates for the board of directors, promoting events through email and social media and assisting with day-of logistics and guest services.
Originally from Bernardsville, New Jersey, Harzula earned her bachelor’s degree in sport and recreation management with a minor in communications and public relations from American International. She completed her master’s degree in business administration at AIC in 2025.
Harzula was a four-year member of the AIC softball program, playing in 119 games (99 starts) from 2021-24. She also played for the Yellow Jackets’ field hockey team as a graduate senior in fall 2024.
