The Public Affairs Team
Kristin Olsen
(209) 667-3610
kmolsen@csustan.edu
Kristin Olsen manages the Office of Communications & Public Affairs at CSU Stanislaus and, in doing so, is responsible for marketing and creative services, media relations, community relations, and government relations. Prior to joining the staff at California State University Stanislaus, she worked as the Senior Communications Manager for the California Restaurant Association and, before that, as a legislative analyst and press secretary to a senior member of the State Senate. Kristin is also an elected member of the Modesto City Council.
Don Hansen
Public Affairs Specialist
(209) 667-3997
dhansen@csustan.edu
Don Hansen handles public information and media relations and writes articles for University publications. Before coming to California State University Stanislaus in 1996, he was a newspaper editor and reporter in Turlock and Modesto for 27 years. Don is a graduate of San Jose State University.
Herb Smart
Writer
(209) 667-3660
HSmart@csustan.edu
Herb Smart brings a strong journalism background to his work as Writer. Making your copy sing and painting written images with words are his forte. See Request Design Services form to get started.