Andrew Walker, former coordinator of employer and government relations at LIU, was promoted to senior associate director of athletics last year. He is responsible for the department’s external affairs, including marketing and fundraising.

In his first four years, Walker has helped raise awareness of the athletics program in the downtown Brooklyn community. He has coordinated several community outreach programs and has also acted as coordinator and department liaison with the NCAA’s Youth Education Through Sports (Y.E.S.) program.

Walker is instrumental in assisting director of athletics John Suarez with various projects. Among his and Suarez’ recent achievements was the establishment of the LIU Athletics Hall of Fame and the Blackbird Club.

From 1995-97, Walker worked with Business Improvement Districts to identify governmental issues that affected the University. He also organized an undergraduate job opportunity program and served on various business and community boards in Brooklyn.