Ria Carlson, Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs...(first broadcast 2-23-2022)

Vice Chancellor of Strategic Communications & Public Affairs Ria Carlson recounts how she learned the tools of her craft before arriving on our campus. She then shares how she applied those tools at UCI. She credits EVERYONE who works at UCI for the achievement of re-branding our great institution from a hidden gem...to the brilliant star that it is. With her retirement in sight, she is very proud to have spent a slice of her life at U-C-I ... “it is a wonderful institution!” She also speaks very eloquently about adversity in her career and the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion...listen in!