Amanda Parsons DeRosier

Amanda Parsons DeRosier serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Journalism & Public Relations within the College of Liberal Arts at California State University, Long Beach. Leveraging over a decade of professional experience, she currently holds the position of Vice President of Investor Relations and Public Affairs at Global Clean Energy, while previously serving as media relations manager for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, spokesperson for Los Angeles International Airport, and press secretary for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Her academic foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications with Journalism minor from California State University, Long Beach
• Dual Master of Arts degrees in Public Policy and Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University

Ms. Parsons DeRosier's expertise centers on high-stakes communication within governmental and critical infrastructure contexts, particularly crisis management and stakeholder engagement. Her professional trajectory—from municipal utilities and aviation security to corporate investor relations—provides practical insights into media strategy development, public policy implementation, and conflict resolution frameworks applicable to modern public relations education.