Mayor Walt Maddox Appoints Sarah Bridger Gilmore as Executive Director of Strategic Communications
June 9, 2025
City of Tuscaloosa Mayor, Walt Maddox, has appointed Sarah Bridger Gilmore as Executive Director of Strategic Communications, effective June 9, 2025.
"Earning and maintaining the trust of people we serve begins with clear, effective communication," said Mayor Walt Maddox. "Bridger Gilmore brings a fresh understanding of how to best tell our City's story and is exactly who we need to continue building a stronger connection to our community."
Bridger Gilmore has over a decade of experience in public sector communications. She joined the City in 2019 as a Communications Specialist before moving into the Public Relations and External Affairs Manager role. She most recently served as the Grants Manager.
Prior to her time with the City, Bridger Gilmore held communications roles with the University of Alabama as well as with nonprofit organizations. She holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver, and a bachelor's degree in health policy and administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
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