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Editorial Office
California magazine
Cal Alumni Association
1 Alumni House
Berkeley, CA 94720-7520
californiamag.org
californiamag@alumni.berkeley.edu
Phone: 510.900.8247
Fax: 510.642.6100
Toll-free: 888.CAL.ALUM (888.225.2586)
Editorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Pat Joseph
A former syndicated newspaper columnist for Universal Press Syndicate and Ted Scripps Fellow in Environmental Reporting, Pat’s writing has appeared in The Atlantic, Scientific American, Smithsonian and the Virginia Quarterly Review.
Managing Editor
Esther Oh
After a stint in startup-land, Esther escaped into editorial. Previously, she worked at Communication Arts, where she discovered how the world intersects with design. She’s now discovering the world of UC Berkeley.
Online and Social Media Editor
Nathalia Alcantara
A former intern who joined California while working in audio journalism in New York City, Nathalia decided Berkeley wasn’t a place to admire from afar. She packed her bags and relocated to join the team full-time.
Design Director
Michiko Toki
A creative director and graphic designer for more than 20 years, Michi designs books and publications for numerous publishers, museums and galleries.
Awards and Recognitions
- 2021 Best American Essays notable selection
- 2020 CASE Circle of Excellence Grand Gold for Best General Interest College or University Publication, (circulation 3X or greater)
- 2018 Best American Science and Nature Writing selection
- 2015 CASE Circle of Excellence Silver Award, Best General Interest College or University Publication, (circulation 4X or greater)
- 2014 American Illustration 33
- 2013 CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Awards (two), Best Articles of the Year
- 2012 CASE Circle of Excellence Gold Award, Best General Interest College or University Publication (circulation 4x or greater)
- 2012 Best American Science and Nature Writing selection
- 2009 Best American Science and Nature Writing selection
- 2009 Best Special Interest Magazine, Western Publishing Association
- 2008 Folio Gold Eddie Best Association Magazine
- 2007 Best American Essays selection
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