Office of Strategic Communications

The Office of Strategic Communications supports the University's mission of teaching, research and service through effective communication with the campus community and the public.

Our Goals

• As a public institution, we strive to communicate fully with campus members and our partners
• To create an environment that favors and supports the University through effective communications

Our Objectives

• To maintain the highest standards of accuracy and professionalism in communication
• To present a balanced and complete picture of a comprehensive research university
• To raise awareness and understanding of the University's stature and the value of its activities
• To use emerging and established media to communicate
• To maintain a highly credible and responsive media relations program

What We Do

Staff

Office of Strategic Communications

University Village
Suite 204 B
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: 951-827-6397 (951.UCR.NEWS)
Fax: 951-827-5008

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Marcia McQuern	951-827-2646	Assistant Vice Chancellor	marcia.mcquern@ucr.edu
Bonnie Mediano	951-827-2640	Office Manager	bonnie.mediano@ucr.edu
Virginia Odien	951-827-5185	Administrative Assistant	virginia.odien@ucr.edu

Web Development

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Jon Masciana	951-827-5890	Director	jon.masciana@ucr.edu
Robert Bottomley	951-827-2641	Senior Web Architect	robert.bottomley@ucr.edu
Ross French	951-827-5893	Web Content Manager	ross.french@ucr.edu
Dawn Saenz	951-827-2644	Project Director	dawn.saenz@ucr.edu
Luis Sanz	951-827-7178	Creative Director	luis.sanz@ucr.edu

Marketing

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Margene Mastin-Schepps	951-827-2494	Director	margene.mastin@ucr.edu
Susan Knight	951-827-5495	Associate Director	susan.knight@ucr.edu
Vicki Gomes	951-827-5247	Marketing Coordinator	vicki.gomes@ucr.edu

Media Relations

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Kris Lovekin	951-827-2495	Director	kris.lovekin@ucr.edu
Don Davidson	951-827-1287	Senior Public Information Officer	don.davidson@ucr.edu
Kim Lane	951-827-2645	Publications Editor	kim.lane@ucr.edu
Bettye Miller	951-827-7847	Senior Public Information Officer	bettye.miller@ucr.edu
Iqbal Pittalwala	951-827-6050	Senior Public Information Officer	iqbal@ucr.edu

Creative Design Services

A140 Highlander Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
951-827-5187
951-827-5008 (Fax)

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Dan Chavez	951-827-2630	Manager	daniel.chavez@ucr.edu
Brad Rowe	951-827-2631	Senior Artist	brad.rowe@ucr.edu
Shari Schneider	951-827-2632	Artist	shari.schneider@ucr.edu

Video Production Unit

 

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