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


Scott Hernandez-Jason, AVC for Communications & Marketing
(831) 459-4347

Abby Butler, Director, Strategic Communications & Media Relations
(607) 222-8373


Arts Division

Gaby Messino
Arts Writer & Media Relations Officer
(650) 515-9312

Baskin Engineering

Emily Cerf
Engineering Writer & Media Relations Officer
(415) 306-3483

Humanities Division

Daniel White
Humanities Writer & Media Relations Officer
(408) 205-4613

Science Division

Mike Peña
Associate Director of Communications & Marketing
(510) 506-3078

Social Sciences Division

Allison Arteaga Soergel
Associate Director of Communications & Marketing
(831) 459-4399


Media access to campus and filming on campus

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Last modified: May 13, 2025