Meet the University Communications Team

Leading communications and storytelling at Cal State Monterey Bay.

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Writers. Designers. Photographers. Strategists.

The University Communications team brings together a range of expertise to share the Cal State Monterey Bay story with clarity and purpose. From storytelling and design to media relations and digital strategy, our team works collaboratively to elevate the voices and impact of our campus community.

We partner with faculty, staff and programs across the university to support marketing and communications needs, helping you connect with your audiences and amplify your message.

External Communications

Walter Ryce - News and Information Mgr, PIO

Walter Ryce

News and Information Manager, Public Information Officer

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Mark Muckenfuss, Deputy PIO

Mark Muckenfuss

Deputy Public Information Officer News and Storytelling

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Marketing, Multimedia and Social Media

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Renee Krueger

Interim Director, Marketing and Communications

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Gracie Sanchez

Senior Brand and Marketing Strategy Lead

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Brent Dundore-Arias, Multimedia Content Strategy Lead

Brent Dundore-Arias

Multimedia Content Strategy Lead, University Photographer, Otter Athletics Media

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Ally Wynne, Social Media and Communications Specialist

Ally Wynne

Social Media and Communications Specialist

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Aidan Jackson

Jr. Marketing Specialist

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Web, Applications and Digital Strategy

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Francine Lontoc

Senior Web and Digital Experience Lead

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Nathan Ricks

Marketing Communications Applications Analyst

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