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CSUF Comm Week 2026 has ended
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
For the first hour of this session, two generations (mother/daughter) of CSUF alumni share their tools for success and provide insight into the importance of networking, flexibility, and setting goals for your career. Linda Luna-Franks graduated with a BA in Communications, emphasis in Public Relations. Nearly 30 years later, her daughter, Dani, also earned her BA in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising. 

Beginning at 2 pm, CSUF alumnus Evan Da Silva will discuss his work in the session titled, "Serving the Public Through Strategic Communication: A Career in Government Public Relations/Affair." If you are interested in a career in public sector and government communications, join senior communications specialist Evan Da Silva of Moulton Niguel Water District as he shares what it's really like to work in public communications, from managing media relations and community outreach to regulatory reporting and collaborating on inter-agency multimedia projects. Evan will break down the key differences between public and private sector communications careers, including job responsibilities, transparency requirements, and the unique ways public agencies serve their communities. Whether you're just starting out or ready to take the next step, you'll walk away with practical advice on building your skillset, finding job opportunities, and growing your professional network in the public sector.

Hosted by Professor Jiwoo Park
Speakers
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Linda Luna-Franks

Executive Director, KID HEALTHY
Linda is an experienced executive director with a demonstrated history of work in the non-profit, community health, education, and community leadership field. Skilled in nonprofit organization management, fund development, program development and evaluation. She also has extensive... Read More →
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Dani Franks Manson

Senior Project Manager, VML
Dani is a second-generation alumna from Cal State Fullerton. She earned her BA in Communications with an emphasis in Advertising. She is a senior project manager with a decade of experience in marketing and advertising and roots in the action sports industry. She specializes in production... Read More →
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Evan Da Silva

Senior Communications Specialist, Moulton Niguel Water District
Evan Da Silva is the Senior Communications Specialist for Moulton Niguel Water District in Laguna Hills, California, where he supervises social media, digital outreach campaigns, public engagement, event planning, media relations, education programs, and internal and external communications... Read More →
Wednesday April 29, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Hetebrink AB TSU

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