Please contact Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships Effie Verducci about news issues concerning the County of San Mateo. Effie serves as principal spokesperson on policy and countywide issues. The Communications Team can also assist in identifying appropriate spokespersons on specific topics.

Effie Verducci
Director of Strategic Communications and Community Partnerships
Phone: 650-407-4915
Email: everducci@smcgov.org

Media inquiries to departments with dedicated communications staff should contact the following:

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San Mateo County Health

Preston Merchant
Chief Communications and Public Information Officer
Phone: (650) 867-1661
Email: press@smchealth.org

Human Services Agency

Paul Laustsen
Public Information Officer
Phone: (650) 802-6433
Email: plaustsen@smcgov.org

Sustainability Department

Rosalynn Gallo
Communications Officer
Phone: 650-587-8911
Email: rgallo@smcgov.org

Sheriff’s Office

Gretchen Spiker
Sheriff's Director of Communications
Phone: (650) 421-1243
Email: pio@smcgov.org

Dept. of Emergency Management

Dr. Shruti Dhapodkar
Director
Phone: (650) 363-4790
Email:  dem_info@smcgov.org