For Journalists
Communications & Marketing at UC Santa Cruz offers timely support for print, broadcast, and online media, aiding reporters with urgent deadlines and in-depth stories alike.
Media Contacts
University Communications
Institutional communications:
Scott Hernandez-Jason, AVC for Communications & Marketing
(831) 459-4347
Academic communications:
Abby Butler, Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations
(607) 222-8373
Divisions, Schools, and Centers
Arts Division
Beats: Arts & Culture, Justice
Gaby Messino
Arts Writer & Media Relations Officer
(650) 515-9312
Baskin Engineering
Beats: Technology, Environment, Health, Science
Emily Cerf
Engineering Writer & Media Relations Officer
(415) 306-3483
Humanities Division
Beats: History, Arts & Culture, Justice
Daniel White
Humanities Writer & Media Relations Officer
(408) 205-4613
Science Division
Beats: Science, Health, Environment, Technology
Mike Peña
Associate Director of Communications & Marketing
(510) 506-3078
Social Sciences Division
Beats: Business, Environment, Politics, Justice, Education
Allison Arteaga Soergel
Associate Director of Communications & Marketing
(831) 459-4399
Media access to campus and filming on campus
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