Darleene (Barrientos) Powells
Darleene Powells ’02 (B.A. communications-journalism, ethnic studies-Asian American studies) joined MediaNews Group as a content analyst after a 17-year stint working at KCBS/KCAL as a web producer.
Darleene Powells ’02 (B.A. communications-journalism, ethnic studies-Asian American studies) joined MediaNews Group as a content analyst after a 17-year stint working at KCBS/KCAL as a web producer.
Laarni Rosca Dacanay ’99 (B.A. communications) was named manager, DEI, programs and outreach for ABC’s “The Bachelor” franchise with NZK Productions/Warner Horizon Unscripted Television — a first for Warner Bros. Television. Additionally, she was elected chair of the PBS SoCal KCET community advisory board.
Anakaren Ureño ’14, ’19 (B.A. communications-public relations, M.A. communications) joined Laguna Beach Unified School District as director of communications and community engagement. Ureño previously served as public information officer for the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
Shaun BeGell ’10 (B.A. radio/TV/film) published a children’s book, “The Duck Who Turned Into a Dog” about a young duck who makes a wish to trade places with a big, fearless dog for one day. Webby the duck soon finds himself trapped as the dog and learns a valuable lesson of being happy with who […]
Daniel Coats ’15, ’18 (B.A. communications-public relations; M.A. communications-professional communications) is the author of “Hikes Near Cal State Fullerton: 10 Hikes Around Titan Country to Fit All Skill Levels,” an ebook highlighting walkable routes in and around the CSUF campus. Destinations include the fall foliage of Craig Regional Park, the eclectic shopping and dining scene of Downtown Fullerton, […]
Derek Wilksen ’91 (B.A. communications-public relations) was appointed CEO of Authentic Recovery Center in West Los Angeles. Wilksen is an experienced marketing and business consultant with an additional background in behavioral health center management. Previously, he served as executive vice president of Serenity Lodge Addiction Treatment Center in Lake Arrowhead.
André Stephens ’00 (M.A. speech communication) was named president of Fresno Pacific University. Stephens, who has three decades of experience in Christian higher education in California, previously served as vice president for student development at Biola University. Stephens holds a Ph.D. in education, with an emphasis in higher education administration/student affairs, from Claremont Graduate University.
Forrest Smith ’92 (B.A. communications-public relations) was named assistant fire chief for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department in Arizona. Smith joined the department in 1999, rising through the ranks of firefighter/paramedic, captain/paramedic and deputy chief.
Lori Butler ’85 (B.A. communications) was named chief development and marketing officer for Lutheran Social Services of Southern California. Butler will oversee the nonprofit’s fundraising, marketing and donor development, including a capital and building campaign for a Community Wellness Center in San Bernardino.
Crystal Garcia ’20 (B.A. cinema and television arts) is a participant in RespectAbility’s fourth annual Lab for Entertainment Professionals with Disabilities. RespectAbility, a nonprofit that seeks to combat stigmas for people with disabilities, aims to develop young people with disabilities, connecting them with executives and creatives working across film, television and streaming. Garcia is a […]