The leadership and staff of the External Relations and Communications division bring years of experience and expertise to the CSU. Get to know them and the areas they represent.
Greg Saks Vice Chancellor External Relations and Communications P: (562) 951-4625Biography
Pati Navalta Associate Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications and Brand Marketing P: (562) 951-4680Biography
Melissa Watkins Assistant Vice Chancellor Systemwide Advancement P: (562) 951-4402Biography
Nathan Dietrich Assistant Vice Chancellor Advocacy & State Relations P: (916) 320-4875Biography
Jeff Cullen Assistant Vice Chancellor Federal Relations P: (771) 241-1469
Samantha Cypret Executive Director Tribal Relations P: (916) 449-3543Biography
Organizational Chart
(562) 951-4625
Greg Saks Vice Chancellor External Relations and Communications
Carrie Stewart Senior Advisor, Campus Advancement (310) 955-7139
Shannon Matthews Director of Operations
Kathleen David Executive Assistant
Lisa Hull Budget and Office Support Analyst
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
Director of External and Tribal Relations
VACANT Associate Legislative Advocate
Mary Meuel Assistant Director
VACANT Manager, University Relations & Advocacy
Anabel Urbina Associate Legislative Advocate
Maggie White Senior Legislative Advocate
VACANTLegislative Administrative Assistant
915 L Street, Suite #1160 Sacramento, California 95814
Samantha Cypret Executive Director
Adriane Tafoya CSU CalNAGPRA Project Manager
Michelle Hansen Administrative Support Coordinator
CSU Office of Federal Relations444 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 207 Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 921-4874
Jeff Cullen Assistant Vice Chancellor, Federal Relations
Greg Schuckman Senior Manager, Agency Relations
VACANT Legislative Director
Trevor Guthrie Federal Relations Manager
VACANT Policy Specialist
Pati NavaltaAssociate Vice Chancellor Strategic Communications and Brand Marketing
Jeanne Fratello Interim Senior Director, Integrated Internal Communications
Alex Beall Writer and Editor
Alisia Ruble Strategic Communications Writer
Brenda Wong Editorial Content Manager
(562) 951-4670
Caron Laird Interim Senior Director, Marketing Communications
VACANT 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
Apryll White Administrative Assistant
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Jason Maymon Senior Director Media Relations and Public Affairs
Amy Bentley-Smith Director, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs
Hazel Kelly Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Shaidy Ruiz Social Media Specialist
Janessa Thropay Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Coordinator
(562) 951-4810
Melissa Watkins Assistant 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 Administrative Coordinator, Advancement
Donnie Tippie Administrative Coordinator, Advancement Services