Position: Communications Director
Phone: 916-414-1440
Email Address: [email protected]

Karen Doron joined the California State Teachers’ Retirement System as the Director of Communications in 2019. Doron has more than 25 years of…

Position: Media Relations Manager
Phone: 916-414-1440
Email Address: [email protected]

Thomas Lawrence joined CalSTRS in August 2019 as a media relations specialist and became media relations manager in January 2024. Thomas arrived at…

Position: Media Relations Specialist
Phone: 916-414-1440
Email Address: [email protected]

Melissa Jones-Ferguson joined CalSTRS in April 2024 as a media relations specialist. Melissa has more than 15 years of experience working in media…

Position: Information Officer
Phone: 916-414-1440
Email Address: [email protected]

Mindy Tirapelle joined CalSTRS in October 2013. She has more than 20 years of experience working in the public relations and customer service…

Position: Information Officer
Phone: 916-414-1440
Email Address: [email protected]

Barbara Zumwalt joined CalSTRS in May 2022. She has more than 30 years' experience in communications. Prior to CalSTRS, she was a Public Information…