Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Olivia Applegate named 2022 Communicator of the Year

We are proud to share that SBCERA’s Director of Communications & Stakeholder Relations, Olivia Applegate, has been named 2022 Communicator of the Year by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO).

Honored for her exceptional leadership and excellence in strategic communications, Olivia has raised the bar in public communications. Her innovative approach, and forward-thinking have elevated SBCERA’s communications efforts to be one of the most active in the pension industry, setting a new standard for excellence.

She was recognized during the 2022 CAPIO “All Hands Meet” Conference, where she was joined by colleagues and family in San Diego, CA. Olivia accepted her award in front of a diverse audience of 500 plus public communicators throughout the state of California.

CAPIO’s main mission is advancing public sector communicators across all levels of government, through training, resources, and networking to strengthen and engage communities—a fundamental piece of good government.

Congratulations to Olivia on this well-deserved recognition and success!

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