Cox Communications elevates longtime community leader Roxanne Wingate to Director of Public Affairs for Arizona and Nevada

TUCSON, Ariz. – January 15, 2026, Cox Communications has promoted Roxanne Wingate to Director of Public Affairs for Arizona and Nevada, where she will lead community affairs and external communications strategies across both states.

Wingate brings more than a decade of experience at Cox Communications, most recently serving as Public Affairs Manager in Arizona. In her expanded role, she will oversee media relations, community engagement, charitable giving, crisis communications, and business continuity efforts to ensure alignment with Cox’s business priorities and philanthropic initiatives to advance the company’s commitment across the communities it serves.

“I’m honored to take on the role of Public Affairs Director and continue driving meaningful impact across Arizona and Nevada,” said Wingate. “For 15 years, I’ve worked to strengthen local connections in Phoenix through corporate giving, Cox Charities, and Cox Volunteers. I look forward to building on that foundation and advancing initiatives that deepen engagement and empower our communities to thrive.”

As Director of Public Affairs, Wingate will also oversee planning and budget execution for public affairs programs across Arizona and Nevada, including Cox Charities, major community events, and content for corporate channels, while continuing to strengthen relationships with community leaders, nonprofit partners, and media across the Southwest.

“Roxanne is a connector at heart, and I’ve watched her excel and build Cox’s Community Relations department over the last 15 years. She’s a huge asset to our company, and I’m excited to see her take the reins of Cox Public Affairs across Arizona and Nevada,” said Stehanie Healy, Cox Southern Arizona Market Vice President.

During her tenure at Cox, Wingate has played a central role in shaping the company’s community and corporate social responsibility strategy. She has directed the strategic allocation of more than $6 million in philanthropic investments, cultivated partnerships with more than 100 nonprofit and community organizations, and led signature employee engagement and volunteer initiatives that have strengthened Cox’s presence across communities throughout the region.

Wingate is known as a collaborative, approachable, and purpose-driven leader who has mentored and managed a high-performing team in a collaborative and results-driven work environment. She has deep expertise in corporate philanthropy, strategic partnerships, employee engagement, and community outreach. She has also served as a bilingual Cox spokesperson and brings extensive communication experience across audiences.

Before joining Cox, Wingate held public affairs and communications roles with AAA Arizona, Valley of the Sun United Way, and Entravision Communications. She is an active community leader and has served on the board of directors for the YWCA and Friendly House, as well as participating in several regional civic and nonprofit initiatives.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We’re the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation.