Dana Topousis Email Address

Immediate Past Chair, Council On Strategic Communications

UC Davis, which will celebrate its centennial in 2008, is one of the nation's top public research universities with a tradition of service to the region, the nation and the world. UC Davis is a pioneer in interdisciplinary problem-solving, and its four colleges, five professional schools, more than 100 academic majors and 86 graduate programs provide a comprehensive, rigorous and research-based learning environment for students, faculty and researchers. The 30,000-student university has its main campus in the Sacramento Valley, near the state capital and San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic leadership communications for top executives. Highly skilled in developing, leading, and executing communications activities, in multi-disciplinary government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private industry. Results-driven leader and manager of national communication initiatives and programs, resources, and staff, responsible for media, web, multimedia, social media, and writing teams. More than 20 years’ experience in progressively responsible leadership positions.