Dear team,

It is my pleasure to announce that effective immediately, Sara Liebscher will transition to Director of Athletics Advancement and Associate Athletics Director.  In this capacity Sara will develop plans and implementation strategies relative to the overall fundraising strategy for Athletics. Sara will report directly to me while working closely with Jack Swarbrick and all members of the Athletics Department Leadership team.

Sara has been a member of the University Relations team since 2004, when she joined as Assistant Director for Athletics Advancement.  In 2009, Sarah transitioned to Director of Regional Development for the West, where she has had tremendous impact on the engagement of Notre Dame alumni, parents, and friends in California.  Sara is a former Notre Dame Basketball student-athlete who coached after graduation with Muffet McGraw. After receiving her MBA from Notre Dame, Sara worked in banking and also coached at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before returning to her alma mater.

I am thrilled that Sara is transitioning to this important leadership role within our division.  Please join me in congratulating Sara on this new opportunity!

Sincerely,

Joe