External Communications, Marketing & Outreach

The External Communications, Marketing & Outreach Division is responsible for internal and external communications that engage and share information with customers, stakeholders and the public. The division is responsible for media and public relations, marketing, special events, creative services, community outreach and Muni customer service. The functional expertise of the division enables the SFMTA to keep customers, stakeholders and the general public informed about transportation services, as well as, capital improvement plans and projects that impact people and the communities we serve.

Division Purpose Statement

  • We create and share content that's multilingual and accessible. This makes getting around San Francisco easy and enjoyable.
  • We produce compelling campaigns and events. These grow and engage our diverse community of customers.
  • We meet people where they are, seeking feedback and sharing results. This strengthens trust in the SFMTA.
  • We amplify the public's voice to decision makers. This helps the SFMTA build a more equitable transportation network.
     
Portrait of Deanna DeSedas

Deanna DeSedas

Interim Director of Communications, Marketing & Outreach
deanna.desedas@sfmta.com
415.701.4389
Oversees

Chief of Staff & Customer Communications

Real-time Muni service alerts and customer service on Twitter (and via text and email) 5am to 9pm, Monday through Friday and on weekends. Muni Customer Service enables the SFMTA to build a workforce that embraces a culture of service and provides...

Kristen Holland

Acting Chief of Staff & Customer Communications Manager
Kristen.Holland@SFMTA.com
415.701.4649

Marketing & Digital Communications

The Marketing and Digital Communications team oversees all the creative services for the agency, including our brand guidelines, photography and photo archive, graphic design, wayfinding and signage. We manage the public service announcment (PSA)...

Portrait of Marketing Manager Jeanne Brophy

Jeanne Brophy

Marketing Manager
Jeanne.Brophy@SFMTA.com
415.646.2035

Media Relations & Social Media

Drives efforts to increase public awareness and understanding of and confidence in the SFMTA and its role managing the city’s transportation system through robust relationships with media partners, media monitoring and proactively promoting the work...

Erica Kato

Erica Kato

Chief Spokesperson & Media Relations Manager
Erica.Kato@sfmta.com