DENVER (CBS4) – Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on Friday appointed Rowena Alegría as Director of Communications.

Alegría recently served as Editor and Publisher of The Denver Post’s Viva Colorado.

“Ro is an ideal addition to our team, bringing an invaluable blend of communications experience, knowledge of our City and civic wherewithal,” Hancock said in a statement “A daughter of Denver, Ro is a well-respected community leader and journalist. She shares this administration’s values of collaboration and compassion, and will help build on our work to create a more open and inclusive City of Denver.”

Alegría will oversee all media relations. She will begin on June 18.

“I am honored to join the Hancock Administration and work side-by-side with him and his dedicated and talented team,” Alegría said.