Sara Muller Fraunces to lead new marketing effort
As part of the effort to more effectively position San Diego State for success, Sara Muller Fraunces has joined University Advancement as Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications.
Fraunces will be in charge of the team that conducts media relations, publishes SDSU Magazine, Weekly and SDSU Insider, and performs a variety of other duties related to University marketing and communications. Her primary focus, however, will be on strategic planning, community relations and crisis management.
"We're delighted to have Sara's expertise now within the University," said Vice President for Advancement Theresa Mendoza. "She brings a new perspective to our effort to herald the strengths of SDSU and the contributions our faculty, students and alumni make to the region and beyond."
Fraunces comes to SDSU from a long tenure at San Diego's largest and best-known public relations agency, Stoorza, Ziegaus & Metzger, Inc. where she was senior vice president.
A recipient of numerous industry awards. active in community organizations, serving on several boards of directors and running marathons for charity.
Fraunces and the entire Marketing and Communications team is housed on the fourth floor of Centennial Hall.