Smithsonian names Julissa Marenco Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs
(Artdaily.org)

The Smithsonian announced today that Julissa Marenco has been named its Assistant Secretary for Communications and External Affairs. Marenco will oversee the Institution’s Offices of Public Affairs, Government Relations, Visitor Services, and Special Events and Protocol. Her first day will be Monday, Feb. 12. Most recently, Marenco served as the chief external affairs officer and senior advisor at the Federal Communications Commission where she directed outreach, education and external affairs in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau. She was responsible for establishing strategic partnerships and developing outreach efforts to consumers, stakeholders and public and