Leading communications for a congresswoman, the Department of Homeland Security, the White House, and the association that oversees the nation's top research universities is no easy feat. It takes a special expertise to navigate the complexities of these high-stakes roles, and that special expertise just found his way to Notre Dame.

In the 12th episode of For Good, Pedro Ribeiro, Vice President for Public Affairs and Communications, discusses the significance of Notre Dame joining the Association of American Universities, the unique role Notre Dame plays in bringing together leaders from opposite sides of the aisle in D.C., and the importance of maintaining the student experience for student-athletes as the landscape of college athletics evolves.

(00:00) Meet Pedro Ribeiro

(04:15) From Public Service to the AAU

(08:20) Notre Dame joining the AAU

(10:15) The Leading Catholic Research University in the World

(12:05) Pedro’s Call to the Notre Dame Mission

(20:24) Notre Dame’s Special Role in D.C.

(25:34) Notre Dame and the South Bend Community

(28:47) Honoring Fr. John and Welcoming Fr. Bob

(30:57) Shaping Communications with Data

(34:36) Protecting the Freedom of Speech in a Constructive Way

(37:18) Exciting Next Steps