Government & Community Relations

Welcome to UC Santa Cruz Government and Community Relations

The Office of Government and Community Relations serves as the University's liaison to elected officials, public agencies, and our community. The goal of the office is to develop and maintain relationships, to provide public visibility, awareness, and support for the University's mission and to link campus resources with public policy. This is accomplished through program services to the community, and in partnership with federal, state and local officials.

STAFF

Melissa Whatley
Executive Director
Email: mwhatley@ucsc.edu
Tel: (831) 459-3470
Cell: (831) 334-7653

Loressa Uson
Associate Director of Federal Relations
Email: mluson@ucsc.edu

Audries Blake
Assistant Director of Community Relations
Tel: (831) 459-1768
Email: arblake@ucsc.edu

Salina Nevarez
Administrative Assistant
Email: snevare1@ucsc.edu