The Office of Media Relations is proud to offer its assistance to connect our world-class faculty, students and programs to print, broadcast and online media. We can provide media with faculty experts on a wide array of topics, assist news crews with shooting on campus, and help locate photos, press releases and information about the University of San Diego.

Below is a list of our oustanding staff members who are happy to assist in anything regarding media and media outreach.

Liz Harman Senior Director harman@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4682

Liz Harman offers media support for the following departments:

Biology	Marine Science
Chemistry and Biochemistry	Mathematics
Computer Science	Philosophy
Environmental Studies	Physics
Languages and Literatures	Theology
Liberal Studies	Religious Studies

She is also the media representative for the following:

• School of Business
• School of Nursing
• USD Engineering Programs
• Division of Professional and Continuing Education

 

Melissa Wagoner Director mwagoner@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4659

Melissa Wagoner offers media support for the following departments:

Anthropology	Interdisciplinary Humanities
Asian Studies	International Relations
Communication	Peace and Justice Studies
English	Political Science and International Relations
Ethnic Studies	Psychology
Gender Studies	Theology
History	Sociology

She also is the media representative for the following:

• School of Peace Studies
• School of Law
• School of Leadership and Education Sciences

 

Pamela Gray Payton Assistant Vice President grayp@sandiego.edu (619) 260-4681

Pamela Gray Payton offers media support for the following departments:

• Music
• Theatre arts
• Visual arts

She also provides guidance and support for crisis communications, student affairs, Mission and Ministry, Office of the President, Executive Vice President and Provost Office, and University Relations.