Marci Suazo is new director of public relations for UAA

Nov. 19, 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.