Levy Sun

Elevating data-based communications

Public Sector Communications Executive | Strategic Communications | Crisis Management and Public Affairs

I help public organizations earn trust, navigate high-stakes issues and turn complex priorities into clear public action.

I am a Southern California communications executive with more than 20 years of experience across municipal government, public health, health care and nonprofit organizations. I currently serve as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for the City of Norwalk, California.

Public Trust & Reputation

Helping government organizations build credibility through clear, transparent and strategic communication.

Crisis & Issues Management

Advising executives through high-profile, rapidly evolving and politically sensitive issues.

Organizational Communications Strategy

Building systems, policies, performance measures and digital infrastructure that improve organizational communication.

Quoted by:

Los Angeles Times, KTLA, NBC LA, FOX LA, UC Riverside, Pasadena Star News, and San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Recognition:

AMCA and MVCAC Presidential Citation Award. CAPIO and PRSA award winner.

Professional leadership:

Association roles, speaking engagements, panels, committees, awards and professional organizations.

Latest Posts

Knowledge drops for early-, mid-, and advanced-career PR professionals

How Should a City Communications Department Measure Performance?

Good communications measurement does more than prove that a department is busy. It helps an organization understand whether its communications are working and what it should do next.

Emerging Issues Monitoring Is Now a Core Public Sector Communications Function

Local government communications used to revolve around scheduled milestones. Council meetings, project updates, seasonal programs, and planned announcements shaped most messaging calendars. That rhythm still exists, but it is no longer sufficient. Issues now surface and spread before agencies have time to prepare formal responses. By the time leadership is briefed, narratives may already be forming in the community and online. This shift has turned emerging issues monitoring