November 9, 2005 :: No. 72

Susan Katsaros, a Cal State Fullerton alumna and Yorba Linda resident, is the university’s newly named director of community relations.

A member of the Public Affairs and Government Relations staff since 1995, Katsaros most recently has coordinated special events linking the campus and the community, including town halls and visits to campus by international dignitaries. She has worked on a variety of joint efforts with local cities, the county of Orange and chambers of commerce. In addition, she has conducted media relations, written for various university publications and served on the marketing team for the university’s 40th anniversary celebration.

In her new role, Katsaros is the university’s liaison to city councils, the county of Orange, chambers of commerce and civic organizations. She also is responsible for developing programs to benefit the community and will continue to match campus members’ expertise with area needs.

“Ms. Katsaros brings a wealth of experience to her new post and has ties to numerous organizations and leaders in our community,” said Owen Holmes, associate vice president for public affairs and government relations. “She has demonstrated an ability for bringing people together to serve common goals, to build partnerships and collaborate with others both on and off campus.”

Prior to joining the university staff, Katsaros was protocol manager for World Cup USA 1994 in Los Angeles and protocol foundation coordinator at the Orange County Office of Protocol. A graduate of the Protocol School of Washington, she is a member of the Junior League of Orange County and serves on the Marcy Arroues Mulville Memorial Foundation Board of Directors.

Katsaros holds both an M.P.A. and B.A. in communications/political science. She succeeds Karon Cornell, now serving as director of the university’s Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary.

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