External Affairs
The external affairs department fuels the ACLU-SDIC’s mission by forging meaningful relationships and mobilizing vital resources to drive lasting impact. We connect supporters to our vision and amplify our message through values-aligned fundraising, strategic communications and transformational partnerships.
Sarah Huck
Chief of External Affairs
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Guided by a commitment to liberation and justice for all people, Sarah is an organizer at her core. She is dedicated to leading a fundraising...
Jules Cowell
Director of Communications
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Jules Cowell brings two decades of communications and organizing experience to the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties as the deputy...
Courtney Brown
Director of Philanthropy
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Courtney Brown joined the ACLU-SDIC in August of 2024 as senior philanthropy officer. Courtney is originally from Houston, Texas, and she has lived...
Melissa M. Lopez
Media Relations Manager
Raised in Calipatria, Melissa M. Lopez brings more than 18 years of strategic marketing communications experience in an agency setting. As a native...
Jhon Monrreal
Philanthropic Operations & Data Manager
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Monrreal comes from a community of activism which has empowered him to give back to others. He has been involved with organizations here in San...
Maddie Palzewicz
Content Strategy Manager
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Maddie Palzewicz joined the ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties’ communications department in November 2022. Previously, she served...
