The Crisis Communication and Public Affairs Team is always creating new, exciting and informative content that tells the story of what Cal OES is doing to keep Californians safe.
Mission: We alert, inform and empower all Californians to prepare for, respond to, and recover from threats and emergencies.
Vision: As we help Californians navigate emergencies:
- We provide clear, consistent and accurate information
- We bring stability and reassurance with a compassionate and human-centered approach
- We are an inclusive partner who champions diversity and accessibility
- We foster a united, transparent and collaborative environment
- We support and uplift each other, encourage growth and celebrate successes
Values: Dedication, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity
Contact Information: To provide a direct, 24/7 media contact, news and media inquiries can be directed to media@caloes.ca.gov as individual team members can be out, unavailable or activate in response to support an incident.
Branding, Logos, and Media Kits: You can visit our Branding, Logos, and Media Kit site for b-roll videos, logos, and graphics.

Brian Ferguson
Deputy Director
(916) 879-4298

Diana Crofts-Pelayo
Assistant Director
916-845-8483

Dino Apolonio
Television Specialist
916-845-8461

Shawn Boyd
Public Information & Media Relations Manager
916-845-8456

Chris Dargan
IMAT Senior Public Information Officer
916-845-8469

Diana Ibrahim
Public Information Officer
916-845-8585

Bryan May
Multimedia Manager
916-845-8449

Joseph Schutz
Public Information Officer
916-845-8492

Julia Bayless
Public Information Officer
916-845-8474

Renee Cashmere
Information Officer ll
916-845-8480

Alicia de la Garza
Lead Content Producer, Fire & Rescue
916-845-8239

John Larimore
Multimedia Producer
916-845-8462

Marcelino Navarro
Television Specialist
916-845-8442

Michael Traum
Information Officer II
916-845-8482

Mariah Bickham
Public Information Officer
916-845-8425

Adam Cranfill
Public Information Officer
916-845-8430

Lori Fowler
Information Officer II
916-205-5787

Davina Mapes
Public Information Officer
916-845-8509

Gustavo Ortiz
Public Information Officer
916-845-8445

Adria Wells
Graphic Designer III
916-845-8461