The leadership and staff of the University Relations and Advancement division bring years of experience and expertise to the CSU. Get to know them and the areas they represent.
Vacant Vice Chancellor University Relations and Advancement P: (562) 951-4625
Lori A. Redfearn Associate Vice Chancellor Systemwide Advancement P: (562) 951-4815Biography
Nathan Dietrich Assistant Vice Chancellor Advocacy & State Relations P: (916) 320-4875Biography
George Conant Assistant Vice Chancellor Office of Federal Relations P: (202) 434-8060Biography
Caron Laird Senior Director Marketing Communications P: (562) 951-4680
Claudia Keith Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications and Public Affairs P: (562) 951-4813 Biography
(562) 951-4625
Vacant Vice Chancellor University Relations and Advancement
Shannon Matthews Director of Operations
Kathleen David Executive Assistant
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CSU Advocacy and State Relations 915 L Street, Suite #1160 Sacramento, California 95814 Phone: (916) 445-5983
Nathan Dietrich Assistant Vice Chancellor Advocacy and State Relations
Eric Bakke Director, State Relations
Yarikza Comparan Manager, Operations and Administration
Adriana Gomez Legislative Advocate
Maryann Jackmon External Relations Advocate
Santinder Malhi Legislative Advocate
Mary Meuel Assistant Director
Vacant Manager, University Relations and Advocacy
Toby Uptain-Villa Manager, University Relations & Advocacy
Anabel Urbina Legislative Administrative Assistant
Maggie White Legislative Advocate
(562) 951-4800
Claudia Keith Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
Alex Beall Writer and Editor
Tom Dellner Senior Director, Executive Writing and Speechwriter
Audrey Eftychiou Executive Writing Manager
Jeanne Fratello Executive Writing Manager
Hazel Kelly Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Michelle McCarthy Executive Writing Assistant Manager
Amy Bentley-Smith Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
Alisia Ruble Strategic Communications Writer
Shaidy Ruiz Social Media Specialist
Janessa Thropay Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Coordinator
Vacant Senior Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
(562) 951-4670
Caron Laird Senior Director, Marketing Communications
Lucas Alvarado-Farrar Photographer/Videographer
Matthew Barrie Web Developer
Jen Cook Senior Project Manager, Marketing
Victor Garcia Graphic Designer
Raquel Griffiths Director of Production
Liz HurtadoMarketing Communications Coordinator
Jina Kim Art Director
Roger MorrowPrint Services Manager
Susie Nakao Graphic Designer
Jae Paik Manager, Web Development
Jay Pearson Marketing Manager
Aaron Rawls Web Developer
Salvador Rodriguez Marketing Communications Manager
Joseph Soltis Project Manager
Greg Steiner Print Services Lead
Ricky Sua SharePoint Developer
Brenda Wong Editorial Content Manager
CSU Office of Federal Relations444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 207 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 434-8060
George Conant Assistant Vice Chancellor Federal Relations
VACANT Legislative Director
Greg Schuckman Senior Manager, Federal Agency Relations
VACANT Federal Relations Manager
Trevor Guthrie Policy Specialist
(562) 951-4810
Lori Redfearn Associate Vice Chancellor Systemwide Advancement
Jodi Braverman Manager, Constituent Engagement
Sam Camarena Manager, Advancement Academy
Wendy Chavira Garcia Senior Manager, Development & Donor Relations
Aaron Moore Executive Director, Advancement
Kim Shibata Advancement Administrative Assistant
Carrie Stewart Senior Advisor, Campus Advancement
Donnie Tippie Administrative Coordinator, Advancement Services