Gomez brings 16 years of marketing and communications experience to campus. He will begin his new position this summer and will lead Southwestern’s newly established Office of Marketing and Communications.

Most recently, Gomez was the Communications Director at St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he led his team through key projects that increased campus visibility, as well as developed and launched the marketing campaign for St. John’s 50th anniversary celebration. In addition to his professional experience in marketing and public relations, he holds a Master in Fine Arts degree in creative writing and has taught English at the College of Santa Fe, the Institute of Indian Arts, the University of New Orleans and Tulane University.

Liberal arts education has been an important part of Gomez’s career. As a graduate of two liberal arts colleges (College of Santa Fe and Saint Mary’s College of California), he is intimately acquainted with the benefits of interdisciplinary coursework and critical thinking skills. His expertise and leadership in strategic communications are centered around two key areas: repositioning organizations to increase local and national brand visibility and revitalizing communication strategies that engage underdeveloped audiences with integrated marketing tools and techniques.

“Gabe Gomez is a skilled marketing professional with the strategic thinking, creativity and communication skills that will make a significant, positive impact on Southwestern’s visibility,” said President Edward Burger. “I am eager to see the results of his efforts to create cohesive and strategic marketing initiatives for Southwestern. He and his department’s work are vital to the University’s long-term success.”

Gomez commented: “I am very thankful to the search committee, administration, and the entire Southwestern University community for this incredible opportunity. I am thrilled to join the team and look forward to working together on a new marketing vision. It is truly an honor to become a part of the Southwestern community.”

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