Updated: October 9, 2026
First Day at Johns Hopkins: July 24, 2023
Christopher Suarez serves as the Assistant Athletics Director of Event Management at Johns Hopkins University, where he oversees athletic event operations, facility rentals, camps, clinics and external events.
In his role, Suarez coordinates game-day operations for the department’s 24 varsity programs, manages student employees and interns, and oversees event scheduling, staffing, logistics and emergency procedures. He also leads external rental operations and revenue-generating initiatives, working with campus partners and outside organizations to expand facility use and enhance the event experience.
Since joining Johns Hopkins in 2023, Suarez has contributed to the growth of the department’s external event business while managing major events, including NCAA postseason tournaments, the Premier Lacrosse League and the Johns Hopkins-Maryland lacrosse matchup.
Prior to his current role, Suarez held positions in facilities and event management at the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and gained experience in sports and entertainment operations with Aramark at Acrisure Stadium and PPG Paints Arena. He also worked in championship operations with the BIG EAST and East Coast conferences and has experience coaching women’s basketball and women’s lacrosse.
Suarez earned a Master of Professional Studies in Sport Management, Leadership and Coaching from St. John’s University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Sports Management from Daemen University.
