Bio
Gary Susswein, New West Communications Partner, has worked in communications, the media, and organizational leadership for nearly three decades. He provides clients with strategic guidance and crisis support so they can tell their stories powerfully and elevate their reputations.
Drawing from his decade as Director of Media Relations and Chief Communications Officer at The University of Texas at Austin, he works regularly with colleges and universities across the nation in developing communications strategies and managing pressing issues. He also supports clients in other policy-related areas and helps organizations in raising awareness about and combating antisemitism.
Gary worked for 15 years as a journalist, including as State and Metro Editor at the Austin American-Statesman. He has a BA in History from Penn and an MA in Communications from Stanford, and has served on various non-profit boards around Austin. His practice areas include Higher Education, Combating Antisemitism, and Public Employees.