Salk appoints seasoned communications lead

February 28, 2011

Salk appoints seasoned communications lead

Spector brings vast experience managing creative communications and public affairs locally, nationally and globally

February 28, 2011

LA JOLLA, CA—The Salk Institute for Biological Studies announced the appointment of Stacie Spector as the new Chief Communications Officer.

“Stacie brings to Salk a wealth of skills and knowledge in all areas of communications, marketing, and media relations. We welcome this fresh perspective and her appreciation for the human impact of science and the unique role and quality of the Salk faculty,” said William R. Brody, President, Salk Institute.

Spector has served in similar communications capacities in the political, academic, research, business, and non-profit sector. In 2004 she was recruited to be Associate Vice Chancellor for Communications at the University of California, San Diego overseeing communications, media relations, publications, special events, marketing, VIP tours and state government relations and advocacy. During her tenure at UCSD, she enhanced all aspects of the University’s messaging and branding efforts, including the development communications effort to increase support for science and education through the $1 billion dollar “Imagine What’s Next” campaign, and succeeded in raising local, national, and international visibility for the university.

A graduate of Columbia University and a California native, Spector entered the world of politics by serving as the deputy campaign manager for the re-election campaign of Senator Tom Harkin. Her success with his campaign led to a move to Washington, D.C. and a series of campaign and political consulting roles, eventually serving as Deputy Communications Director for President Clinton’s re-election and overseeing all events for the 1997 Presidential Inauguration. Her experience and commitment led to an appointment as the White House Deputy Director of Communications and Deputy Assistant to the President during President Clinton’s second term. In 1999 she was recruited by Vice President Gore as his Deputy Campaign Manager to develop his strategic communications and rapid response team for his campaign, a task she fulfilled until Gore moved his headquarters to Nashville – at which point Stacie decided to return to her native California to be closer to her family.

“Stacie thrives on working with complex messaging such as science and discovery and delivering information to non-experts in ways they can understand and appreciate the direct impact on their own lives. Over the course of her impressive career, Stacie has brought great skill and dedication to her area of expertise and we are thrilled to have her at the Salk,” said Rebecca Newman, Vice President, Development/Communications.

As the Chief Communications Officer for the Salk Institute, Spector will oversee the communications and multi-media relations team and will work directly with the President, the Executive Vice President, and the faculty to craft a communications program that will heighten awareness of the Salk Institute’s mission, science, and notable successes. As the chief communications officer, she will also serve as a spokesperson for the institute.

关于索尔克生物研究所：
索尔克生物研究所是世界顶尖的基础研究机构之一，其国际知名的教职人员在一个独特、协作和富有创造性的环境中，深入探究生命科学的基本问题。索尔克科学家们致力于发现和指导未来几代研究人员，通过研究神经科学、遗传学、细胞和植物生物学以及相关学科，在癌症、衰老、阿尔茨海默氏症、糖尿病和传染病的认识方面做出了开创性的贡献。.

学院取得了许多成就，获得了包括诺贝尔奖和美国国家科学院院士在内的无数荣誉。该研究所由脊髓灰质炎疫苗先驱 Jonas Salk 博士于 1960 年创立，是一家独立的非营利组织和建筑地标。.