Melissa (Figueroa) Chechourka

An award winning communications professional, Figueroa has more than 20 years of public and private sector experience in political communications and journalism. Following a career in broadcast news, she translated her skills learned at Cal Poly into a dedicated career in state government. Figueroa has served as an appointee for two consecutive Governors of California as the head of strategic communications and external affairs working collaboratively to implement policy for Californians. She notes her most meaningful work in public service is her work as a mentor for Cal Poly's Inspire program and also the Capital Fellows program through Sacramento State University.