Eric R. Matsunaga

As director of marketing and public affairs for the University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering, Eric is responsible for developing and implementing strategic and tactical marketing services for the college, including brand management, positioning and messaging, communications and publicity. He also serves as a college spokesperson.

Prior to his appointment at the college, Eric served as special events manager for the Chancellor's Office at UH Manoa and as special events coordinator for the University of Hawaii President's Office. He has over 20 years of combined experience in advertising, marketing, public relations and special events management, which includes work at the Hawaii State Legislature, Atlantis Adventures, First Hawaiian Bank, Honolulu Medical Group, Honolulu Symphony, Pacific Resources, Inc. and the Navy Public Works Center at Pearl Harbor.

A resident of Mililani Mauka, Eric holds a bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis on public relations from UH Manoa and is a graduate of Mililani High School.