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About the Division of Public Affairs and Advocacy
Welcome to the Division of Public Affairs and Advocacy. The mission of the office is to promote Sacramento State and cultivate public support for it and its students. The office serves as the official voice of the University in engaging with community and government agencies at the local, state, and federal level. The Advocacy team actively shares examples of academic excellence and student success, as well as university priorities in effort to secure resources and support.
The Division of Public Affairs and Advocacy also plays a key part in fostering Sacramento State’s institutional role as a leading convener of educators, policy makers, and civic and thought leaders who address current issues that impact our society, economy, and democracy. The Office is responsible for the oversight of Sacramento State Downtown, a hub for innovation, teaching, learning, and research, and the nationally recognized Center for California Studies, which operates the renowned Capital Fellows Programs, and bridges academia and government in the service of strengthening California’s democracy. Additionally, the Office facilitates the Anchor University initiative to deepen the university’s roots in the community and focus on developing long-term relationships and partnerships that mutually benefit the campus and the community.
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Rita Gallardo Good
Senior Associate Vice President
Rita Gallardo Good is the Senior Associate Vice President in the Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy. She is responsible for strategically developing, fostering, and maintaining campus partnerships with federal, state, local, and regional government, the private sector, local industry, and non-government organizations. Ms. Good supports the day-to-day operations at Sacramento State Downtown, focusing on event planning, communication, and marketing. She previously served as the Director of Civic Affairs for the University. She is a proud Hornet, and will complete the Doctorate in Educational Leadership program at Sacramento State in 2024. She has a master’s in Public Administration and a bachelor’s in Business Management from the University of La Verne.
Elisa Trimboli
Anchor University Partnership Manager
Elisa Trimboli serves as the Anchor University Partnership Manager at California State University, Sacramento. In that position, she oversees the development and coordination of anchor university efforts. The position is responsible for maintaining relations with University units and community organizations to strategically and thoughtfully create lasting partnerships that will benefit the University, its students, and the community. Prior to her time with the Anchor University initiative, Ms. Trimboli served as a program manager at the College of Continuing Education, working with international programming and workforce development certification programs. Before arriving at Sacramento State, she worked for nearly a decade at Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE) program at Chico State as their Outreach & Operations Program Manager. She worked with campus units and community partners to create community service programs. Ms. Trimboli earned her bachelor's degree from Chico State in Recreation Administration in community development. She is also a proud graduate of Sacramento State with a master's degree in Behavioral Sciences Gender Equity Studies.
Nancy Griggs
Executive Assistant
Nancy Griggs has been working at Sacramento State since 2017. Prior to joining Public Affairs & Advocacy, she spent four years with the College of Continuing Education (CCE) as their Facilities Operations Analyst. While with CCE, she provided strategic and operational planning for all areas of oversight, and leadership of the Facilities and Logistics unit. Nancy first worked with Public Affairs and Advocacy through the coordination of the University’s Vote Center and Sac State Downtown, where she became familiar with the government relations and community outreach roles of the office. As part of Public Affairs & Advocacy, she enjoys the daily engagement the campus community, working together as a team to provide solutions, and taking pride in a job well done.
Kimberlee Walker
Administrative Support Coordinator
Kimberlee Walker serves Public Affairs and Advocacy as the Administrative Support Coordinator at the Sacramento State Downtown location. Kimberlee has been a trusted team member of the University for the past five years, working in the College of Continuing Education and the Department of Computer Science. In her role, Kimberlee supports the Downtown Building operations, tenants and guests, classes and events, and the overall strategic goals of the Office of Public Affairs and Advocacy, including the Anchor University initiative. Kimberlee's vast experience includes working with the federal government at both the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Her history of working with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the general public benefit her role. Kimberlee is a native of Sacramento and has deep roots and relationships in the region. She is also a Sac State Alumni (Stingers Up!) Please feel free to stop by and say hello. Her office is in DTN Room 206.