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

A140 Highlander Hall
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

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

Digital Communications

A140 Highlander Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: 951-827-2644
Fax: 951-827-5008

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Robert Bottomley	951-827-2641	Senior Web Architect	robert.bottomley@ucr.edu
Ross French	951-827-5893	Web Content Manager	ricardo.duran@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

A140 Highlander Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: 951-827-6397 (951.UCR.NEWS)
Fax: 951-827-5008

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

A140 Highlander Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: 951-827-6397 (951.UCR.NEWS)
Fax: 951-827-5008

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Kris Lovekin	951-827-2495	Director	kris.lovekin@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
Todd Ransom	951-827-1287	Senior Public Information Officer	todd.ransom@ucr.edu

Video Production Unit

A140 Highlander Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: 951-827-2085
Fax: 951-827-5008

Name	Telephone	Title	E-Mail Address
Jim Brown	951-827-2085	Video Production/Director	james.brown@ucr.edu