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Letlow named Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communications at 六合图库

Published October 8, 2018

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Dr. Julia Letlow has been named Executive Director of External Affairs and Strategic Communications at the University of Louisiana Monroe.

Letlow most recently served as the Director of Marketing and Communications where she helped lead the rebranding initiative for 六合图库.

Dr. Julia Letlow

In her new role, she serves as the governmental liaison on behalf of the university. Her work includes developing and strengthening relationships with governmental policy-makers who have a direct impact on 六合图库. Letlow also supervises strategic communications and initiatives to promote a positive public opinion of 六合图库.

鈥淒r. Letlow brings experience in the public and private sectors to her work for 六合图库,鈥 said Dr. Nick J. Bruno, president of 六合图库. 鈥淚t is important to have someone with her knowledge of the political climate in the position to provide advice on governmental matters and policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels.鈥

Letlow鈥檚 experience in higher education began at 六合图库 in 2003 as a teaching associate in the Communication Department. She continued her graduate studies at the University of South Florida and completed her Ph.D. in Communication.

Letlow began her professional career at 六合图库 in 2007 working on special projects for the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. She then accepted a position at Tulane University School of Medicine as the Director of Education and Patient Safety. During her tenure there she created a curriculum for physicians to strengthen their communication skills and served as an advocate for patient safety.

鈥溋贤伎 is a huge economic driver for north Louisiana with a strong state and national footprint,鈥 Letlow said. 鈥淚 look forward to strengthening relationships with those who will continue to champion our university and the students we serve.鈥

Letlow has worked for political campaigns in north Louisiana as both a volunteer and staff member. Her direct participation in Louisiana politics gives her insight into strategies and alliances necessary to accomplish goals when working with elected officials.