Notre Dame Athletics has announced the elevation of Claire Cunningham to Associate Athletics Director, Team Communications and External Strategy.
In this role, Cunningham will oversee Notre Dame Athletics communications strategy, while leading a team of communicators in media relations, program and student-athlete branding and other external efforts for Notre Dame’s 26 sports. In addition to leading her communications function, Cunningham will lead various external initiatives for Notre Dame Athletics and collaborate with campus, league, media and industry partners. She will also lead communications efforts for athletics administrators and staff.
Cunningham (née Kramer) previously served as Director of Football Communications at Notre Dame, overseeing day-to-day media operations of the football program, as well as leading an internal team of collaborators focused on promoting Notre Dame Football through creative content, digital efforts, media relations, fan outreach and other external avenues.
Before returning to Notre Dame in August of 2023, Cunningham was the Public Relations Manager at global design firm Populous. She oversaw public relations strategy and execution for the Americas region of the firm with projects including some of the world’s most innovative and iconic venues and experiences.
Throughout her prior span at Notre Dame, Cunningham served as the primary contact for the baseball, softball, swimming and diving programs. She began her career as a full-time public relations intern with the Baltimore Ravens in the 2018 season.
A native of the Kansas City area, Cunningham graduated from the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, John, reside in South Bend.