Claire Cunningham 2023-24 Staff

Claire (Kramer) Cunningham is in her fourth year with Notre Dame Athletics overall, and first since returning to the department in 2023. She currently serves as Director of Football Communications.

Preceding this role, Cunningham worked as Senior Associate Athletics Communications Director with the Notre Dame Football and Baseball programs. In this position, she assisted with day-to-day media operations for the football program, and oversaw all media, content, social media, statistics and strategic messaging for the baseball program.

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 Americas region of the firm with projects including some of the world’s most innovative and iconic venues and experiences. As part of her role, she developed communications strategy and materials for high-profile campaigns, including the opening of Climate Pledge Arena, Populous’ continued involvement with the NFL Super Bowl and the firm’s work on the new Buffalo Bills Stadium.

Cunningham returned to Notre Dame for the first time from 2019-21, departing as Associate Athletics Communications Director. Kramer was the primary public relations contact for Notre Dame Softball and Swim & Dive and secondary contact for Notre Dame Football.

Cunningham started her career with the Baltimore Ravens as a full-time public relations intern, working daily with players, coaches, leadership and other team personnel to assist with media interaction, provide statistics and media information, and produce written content.

Cunningham graduated from the University of Notre Dame, earning her bachelor’s degree in American Studies with honors, adding minors in Journalism, Ethics and Democracy (JED) and theology. She and her husband, John, reside in South Bend.