Iris Chelaru

Iris Chelaru serves as the Director of Communications for Information & Educational Technology at the University of California, Davis, since May 2023, focusing on enhancing visibility and communication strategies within the organization. In addition to this role, Iris has been an Adjunct Faculty member at Holyoke Community College since January 2020. Previous experience includes positions such as Head of IT Communications & Campus Engagement at UMass Amherst, where strategic communications were developed for the central IT department, as well as IT Communications Manager and Web Communications Manager, roles that emphasized integrated marketing campaigns and stakeholder engagement. Iris's extensive background also includes roles in training and technical writing, with a proven track record of delivering training sessions and creating user-friendly documentation. Educational qualifications include a certificate in Digital Marketing from Cornell University and a Master’s in Communication from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.