Communications Professional

Welcome to my portfolio. Here, you'll find examples of my work, including articles, photography, campaigns, outreach, and more.

Campaigns, Awareness, & Outreach

I've had the privilege of collaborating with various campus and community partners on several campaigns, including Second Chances/Donate Life California, Pink Patch Project to support breast cancer research and support, Movember, which focuses on men's health, and Shop with a Cop. 

I developed and edited the Movember and Pink Patch videos. Matt Gush from CSUF filmed all content for the two campaigns.

Published Stories

Community Service Officer and First-Generation College Student Serves With Purpose

Samuel Gonzalez, a proud Los Angeles native and first-generation college student, is making an impact in the classroom and on campus. Now, in his fourth year at Cal State Fullerton, Gonzalez is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a minor in Chicana and Chicano studies, reflecting his passion for justice and his cultural roots.

After being hired approximately two and a half years ago, Gonzalez moved up the ranks from student patrol community service officer to field training of...

Honoring Dispatchers During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

This week, the CSUF Police Department honors and proudly recognizes the dedicated dispatchers who work behind the scenes during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

These unseen heroes are the calm in the storm, the voice of reassurance, and a vital link between the community and responding personnel. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the CSUF Police Department dispatchers are always ready to answer the call to assist a student who requests the CAPS (Counseling and Psycholo...

CSUF Alum Creates Pink Patch Design for Breast Cancer Awareness

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes around each year in October, Cal State Fullerton’s Police Department is flooded with images of law enforcement officers worldwide wearing pink patches on their uniforms, sporting specialized T-shirts and various pink gear. The breast cancer awareness items are more than just symbols of solidarity — they represent the deep-rooted connection between officers and the communities they serve in the fight against breast cancer.

This year, the story behind the CS...

CSUF Police Department to Race in Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run

On May 30, the CSUF Police Department will participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run to support the Special Olympics. Campus community members can support the team by cheering them on as they carry the torch with the Flame of Hope throughout their route:

“I love participating in the torch run each year,” said Brandon Marantz, CSUF Police Department officer. “It is such a rewarding experience to be able to give back to my community on a deeper level.”

Every dollar raised by local law...

CSUF Police Department Welcomes New Member to the Team

Cal State Fullerton’s Police Department welcomes Lt. Cruz Alday, who brings over 27 years of law enforcement experience with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Rising through the ranks, he has had the opportunity to work a diverse range of assignments, including custody, patrol, SWAT, investigations, internal affairs and department commander. He served as the chief of police for two of the sheriff’s contract cities, where he played a pivotal role in delivering high-quality public safety se...

CSUF Police Department Captain Hangs Up the Badge After Dedicated Career of Service

After more than 25 years of service and countless hours dedicated to the community, CSUF Police Department’s Capt. Scot Willey is retiring in December 2024.

His career began at the Orange County Marshal’s Office before he transferred to his alma mater, Cal State Long Beach, and subsequently to Cal State Fullerton, where he will finish his career after rising from sergeant to captain.

After joining the CSUF Police Department as a seasoned officer, Scot was assigned to various divisions, becomin...

CSUF Police Welcome New Emergency Preparedness and Mission Continuity Manager

Cal State Fullerton continuously strives to prevent, respond, and recover from potential disasters and emergencies. This month, Abby Holmen became the CSUF Police Department’s new emergency preparedness and mission continuity manager. Holmen’s role is critical to the safety of CSUF’s more than 41,000 students and 5,000 faculty and staff members.

A North Dakota transplant and Air Force veteran, Holmen was previously stationed in Washington, D.C., where she maintained operational oversight over a...

CSUF Police Officers and ASC Employees Honored for Saving Colleague's Life

In November, CSUF Police Corporal Autumn Hollyfield and Corporal Kyle Millard, ASC employees Cindy Dowling and Ann Ehl, and CSUF Police Dispatcher Courtney Hoetker were recognized by the CSU Chancellor’s office for their heroic efforts during a medical aid call earlier in the year. In the Auxiliary Services Corp. (ASC) building, an individual had fainted. The officers took over performing CPR, which had already been started by  Dowling and Ehl, and applied the AED (automatic external defibrillat...

Support Titans Through CSUF Police Department's 'Shop With a Cop' Event

The holiday season is a time for generosity, connection and community. And for the officers, professional staff and students who work for the CSUF Police Department, it’s also a time to give back in a meaningful way.

The holiday season is a time for generosity, connection and community. And for the officers, professional staff and students who work for the CSUF Police Department, it’s also a time to give back in a meaningful way.

Each year, CSUF PD hosts its annual “Shop With a Cop” event, an...

A little bit more about me.

I designed, created, and currently manage the CSUF Police Department website, including the newsletter, and all Smartsheet links on the page. 

These are a few of the Smartsheet projects I'm particularly proud of.

Smartsheet Dashboards

Administrative Police Services Dashboard - Available only upon request

TitanSafety Application

I designed, built, and manage the TitanSafety application for Cal State Fullerton.