Sunni Brown
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Profile
Sunni Brown is a media and public relations professional with more than a decade of experience in higher education and a background in broadcast journalism. As the University of Richmond’s senior director for media relations and strategic communications, Sunni oversees UR’s media and public relations team. She works closely with faculty across campus, especially in the sciences and social sciences, pitching their research to national media to advance the recognition and academic reputation of the institution. Her media relations efforts have resulted in placements in The New York Times, TIME, Scientific American, National Geographic, Newsweek, and more. Sunni also works closely with university leaders, including members of the President’s Cabinet and the Office of the President on various high-profile communications projects. She previously served as the media spokesperson for the Virginia DMV and was an anchor and reporter at two television stations in Virginia.