Francesca Sacco
Associate Director of University Communications
University Communications
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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About
Francesca Sacco is an associate director of university communications in UIC Strategic Marketing and Communications. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience and skills to enhance and safeguard the university’s reputation, reach and visibility.
Before joining UIC in June 2024, Francesca managed reactive and proactive media and crisis communications for a Fortune 50 company. Before working in corporate communications, Francesca spent nearly a decade as a journalist in Ohio and Pennsylvania, specializing in crime and safety reporting.
Francesca has a bachelor’s degree in print and broadcast journalism from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Robert Morris University, also in Pittsburgh.
Fun fact: Francesca loves to travel, and her bucket list locations include Italy and Africa.