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Kim LaPean

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Title(s)Director Comms & Engagement, SVC Imm Office
SchoolChancellor/EVC/FAS
Address654 Minnesota Street, #2103
San Francisco CA 94107
Phone510-260-6443
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    Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green KY BA1995Communications and Marketing
    UC Berkeley Leadership Institute, Berkeley CA 2007
    UCSF Lean Program, San Francisco CA2019 Lean Level 1
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    University of California San Francisco2025Chancellor Award for Exceptional Service
    University of California San Francisco2020Partner Award - UCSF Police Department
    University of California San Francisco2019Top 3 Communicator of the Year
    University of California Berkeley2012Appreciation Award - LGBT communications
    NACUFS2006NACUFS Richard Lichtenfelt Award
    NACUFS2005NACUFS President’s Award
    University of California Berkeley2004National Residence Hall Honorary Member
    NACUFS 2001NACUFS President’s Award

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    I lead strategic communications and organizational engagement for the Senior Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration. I coordinate with teams of internal communicators for the effective flow of information, oversee staff engagement, manage special events and town halls, and serve as FAS webmaster and editor of One Good Thing.

    My motto: I'm on a mission to humanize communications.

    Key experience:
    >Communications, marketing and public relations professional with 30+ years of experience.
    >Self-starter, building organizational communications infrastructure from the ground up.
    >High performer with proven results in employee engagement, customer satisfaction and net revenue growth.
    >Engaging speaker and brand ambassador; building trust and delivering authentic messaging.
    >Problem-solver dedicated to continuous improvement.
    >Content, messaging and story strategist.
    >Steward of moments that matter
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