Communications Team

Michelle Durand

As Chief Communications Officer, Michelle Durand leads the County’s media relations, public affairs and crisis communications. She is responsible for strategic messaging on a wide variety of projects and initiatives and oversees a team charged with telling the County’s story using a variety of platforms. She co-chairs the Bay Area Joint Information System (JIS), a nine-county collection of communicators who collaborate on best practices and regional messaging. During times of emergency, she also heads the County’s Joint Information Center (JIC).... View moreView Michelle Durand

Christa Bigue

As the Social Media Coordinator, Christa leads the County of San Mateo's social media initiatives by providing outreach and communications support to the Board of Supervisors and County of San Mateo departments. Working in the County Manager's Office, Christa oversees County engagement on social media platforms, developing best practices, identifying new opportunities for civic engagement and measuring the impact of those efforts.... View moreView Christa Bigue

Eric Forgaard

As Civic Engagement Specialist, Eric coordinates the County's annual Civics 101 Academy, helps revise and maintain the County website and the County employees’ Communications Portal, helps guide visual communications, assists in planning and executing public and internal events and serves on two County committees.... View moreView Eric Forgaard

Marshall Wilson

As a member of the County’s communications team, Marshall Wilson works to raise public awareness and understanding of local government and where local tax dollars go. He focuses on the real-life impacts of the Measure K half-cent sales tax and assists departments in using creativity to bridge the gap between residents and their local government.... View moreView Marshall Wilson
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