Ohio University

Miya Garrett joined Ohio Athletics in Aug. 2025 as the Associate Athletics Director for Brand Advancement and Communications Strategies. In this role, Garrett oversees Ohio's digital strategies and communications departments, playing an integral role in the departments' external communications plan and digital presence. 

Garrett, who has almost a decade of experience in college athletics administration at the FBS level, joins Ohio from Arkansas State, where she served as the Director of Donor Engagement before being promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for External Engagement and Donor Experience in 2022. Her role at A-State included leading the external communications strategy for the Red Wolves Foundation, overseeing sports-specific booster clubs and revenue-generating events. 

In 2024, Garrett successfully transitioned the Red Wolves Foundation website to SIDEARM, enhancing user experience. Garrett also developed digital programming, increasing the overall game day fan experience at A-State sporting events. 

Garrett reenvisioned and implemented fundraising initiatives within areas of oversight, while also streamlining processes that increased efficiency and production. She also worked closely with A-State's external staff, including marketing, communications and branding.  

Garrett began her career at A-State as Assistant Director of Media Relations, where she led communications for baseball, women's soccer, and women's bowling, while also enhancing the overall social media strategy for A-State athletics.   

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Garrett received her bachelor's degree in strategic communications with an emphasis in social media management, public relations, and marketing in 2018. As an undergraduate, Garrett was an intern for media relations and the A-State Football program.