Nora Younes-Ireland

Nora Younes-Ireland is an accomplished communications professional currently serving as the Associate Director of Communications and Media at American University since July 2023. With extensive experience in public relations, Nora has held various roles, including Senior PR Analyst at Pearson, Senior Integration Manager at Crosby Marketing Communications, and Public Relations Specialist at the American Podiatric Medical Association, where efforts focused on social media strategy and content creation. In addition to consulting as a freelance public relations and social media consultant, Nora has served on the board of Santiago College since September 2020. Early career experiences include significant roles at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, where various responsibilities involved drafting press releases, pitching stories, and implementing internal communication strategies. Nora holds a Master’s degree in Public Communication from American University and a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Studies and Spanish Language and Society from Guilford College.