Paul Guequierre is the director of strategic communications. In this role, he works to increase the profile of Milken Institute in the media, raise the visibility of issues important to the organization and its stakeholders, and expand the Institute's digital presence. Prior to joining the Institute, Guequierre was the director of communications at the National Association of Counties. Guequierre’s communications experience also includes serving as the director of communications at the Urban Libraries Council, director of communications at the American Constitution Society, deputy director of communications at the Human Rights Campaign, communications manager at the National Criminal Justice Association, public and media relations officer at the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance, and as a television news reporter.

Guequierre holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master of public administration from American University.