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Suzanne Lavender
Suzanne Lavender
  • Title:
    Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications & Brand Advancement
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Suzanne Lavender joined the Boise State athletic staff in October 2022 and is currently the assistant athletic director of strategic communications and brand advancement. In her role, she focuses on the stories of Bronco student-athletes, coaches and staff that transcend traditional sports coverage. Lavender supports critical goals related to expanding the reach and marketability of Boise State Athletics as part of the department's What's Next Initiative.

Years in Boise State Athletics
  • Assistant Athletic Director, Strategic Communications and Brand Advancement (2022-present)

Prior to Boise State Athletics
  • Communications, KD Hall Communications (2022)
  • Director, Community Engagement, Seattle Seahawks (2017-20)
  • Director, Corporate Public Relations, Seattle Sounders FC (2008-14)
  • Director, Corporate Communications, Seattle Seahawks (2005-17)
  • Director, Fan Development, Seattle Seahawks (2004-05)
  • Director, Seattle Sports Commission (2002-04)
  • Hospitality, Olympic Winter Games, SportsMark Management Group (2001-02)
  • Event Marketing Manager, Olympic Programs, Qwest Communications International, Inc. (1997-2000)
  • Instructor, The Walt Disney Company (1990)

Education
  • Bachelor of Communication, Washington State University (1989)
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