
Courtney Pulitzer
2026 PRSA Southern Arizona Board Membership Chair
PR Director
Sandoval Creative
Courtney Pulitzer is a public relations and communications strategist with international, cross-industry expertise spanning corporate, nonprofit, and creative sectors. As Director of Public Relations at Sandoval Creative, a leading strategic full-service marketing communications agency, she connects clients with local, regional, and national media while developing integrated campaigns that blend strategic marketing and PR to elevate brand narratives and drive measurable results.
Pulitzer's entrepreneurial journey began in New York's emerging tech scene in the mid-1990s, where she launched Courtney Pulitzer Creations and built an internationally recognized brand. Her signature "Cocktails with Courtney" networking series expanded to 16 U.S. cities and three European locations, while "The Cyber Scene" newsletter reached 75,000+ readers. Following her success in New York and time in Paris, Pulitzer has become known for her ability to transform underperforming communications programs, establishing strategic processes and delivering significant growth—including results such as 425% increases in media coverage and 76% growth in social media engagement.
During her time leading Courtney Pulitzer Creations, Pulitzer became a sought-after expert on digital trends and the evolving online landscape, featured and quoted in leading media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New Yorker, USA Today, and CNN. She made more than 50 television appearances discussing emerging technology trends and what's next in the digital space. Her expertise has been cited in books including Thomas Pynchon's Bleeding Edge. Since 1999, she has served as a Webby Awards judge, offering a front-row perspective on digital innovation. A lifelong early adopter, Pulitzer continues to stay ahead of emerging technologies and social media trends.