University Of Alaska Anchorage: Marci Suazo Is New Director Of Public Relations For UAA

Press release from the University of Alaska Anchorage:

November 18, 2021

Marci Suazo will join the UAA Office of University Advancement as director of public
relations in December, leading the university's communications and public relations
efforts.

Marci hails most recently from Aspen, Colorado, where she has worked in nonprofit
communications at the Aspen Institute for six years using tools like social media,
podcasts, email marketing, website and print materials to raise awareness about the
Aspen Ideas Festival. As a side project, Marci edits a children’s podcast based in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. She will graduate from the Communication and Leadership Studies
master's program at Gonzaga University in December. Previously, Marci served as associate
news director and reporter for broadcast and print news outlets in Colorado, Wisconsin
and Montana.

Marci will begin her new role at UAA the week of Dec. 13 She'll be attending the in-person
commencement ceremonies and other events occurring that week. After her first week,
Marci will work remotely until she and her family relocate to Alaska. Please join
us in welcoming Marci to UAA!

Special gratitude goes to Austin Osborne for serving as interim director of public
relations and to the search committee, chaired by Trudy James and Elly Maurer, for
leading the recruitment process.

This press release was produced by the University of Alaska Anchorage. The views expressed here are the author’s own.