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The Public Affairs department provides support for advancing the mission of the district and colleges through internal and external communications, marketing, community relations, and media relations. The department aims to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for ensuring that the public is informed about the district's priorities and policies.
Prior to working at the Coast Colleges, Matt served as staff in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the California State Senate. In these roles, he worked on a broad range of public policy issues while building strong relationships throughout the community. Matt graduated from the University of Missouri and Vermont Law School.