Pima Community College has hired a new executive to oversee its marketing and communications functions.

Lisa Brosky will serve as vice chancellor for external relations at a salary of $170,576.

Brosky comes to PCC from Jefferson Community and Technical College in Louisville, Kentucky, where she worked most recently as vice president for advancement and executive director of the school’s fundraising foundation.

She won the PCC job over three other finalists.

β€œLisa brings a unique combination of skills, experience and enthusiasm to the College,” Chancellor Lee Lambert said in a message to employees.

β€œShe has a deep background in strategic outreach to prospective students, donors, alumni, media and policymakers.”

Brosky holds a master’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Eastern Kentucky University.

She replaces Stella Perez, an interim vice chancellor directly appointed by Lambert in May 2015.

Perez applied, but was not a finalist, for the permanent position. Her last day of work is June 30.

Brosky steps into her new role at a time when PCC’s communications functions are under scrutiny over complaints the school lacks transparency in its public-disclosure practices.

In an email statement from PCC, Brosky said she is looking forward to her new role.

Community colleges β€œhave the unique ability to help move people from poverty to prosperity and to truly help students realize their greatest ambitions,” she said.


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