External Relations and Communications

The Office of External Relations and Communications at NYU Abu Dhabi develops, shapes, and oversees communications, connection, and engagement within and beyond campus, to enhance the University’s reputation and advance its mission and vision. The Office manages internal and external communications, strategic and community engagement, news and media relations, brand experience and creative, news and content development, digital communication solutions, digital engagement and marketing, internal communications, and University events. It also provides strategic communications support for all offices and departments.

Leader Profile

Min Pullan

Interim Associate Vice Chancellor, External Relations and Communications

min.pullan@nyu.edu

Min Pullan leads the Office of External Relations and Communications in advancing NYU Abu Dhabi's mission, articulating the University's impact, and raising its profile within the UAE and globally. Min brings over three decades of experience in strategic communications, public relations, and marketing across the UK and US. She previously held senior roles at Princeton University and Turner Broadcasting, and led teams at international agencies McCann and Saatchi & Saatchi to deliver campaigns for global clients such as Nestlé and Procter and Gamble. Min also held a faculty appointment at the University of Westminster in London, where she taught in the field of media and communications.

Administration

Key People

Humaid Alhammadi

Assistant Director, Strategic Engagement

Safaa Alkatheeri

Director, Strategic Communications

Sabera Chowdhury

Associate Director, Special Projects and User Experience

Sara Frampton

Associate Director, Brand Experience and Creative

Abigail Kelly

Senior Associate Director, Digital Engagement and Marketing

Maisoon Mubarak

Associate Director, Media Relations and Communications

Olana Samuel Olana

Associate Director, Digital Solutions

Guneet Sarang

Director, University and Commercial Events