Meet the Communications Team
Stacy Rader - Chief Communications Officer
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In my role as Communications Officer, I strive to support all DCSD public schools via our district’s key elements
As a Douglas County resident and parent, I am incredibly committed to the success of each and every public school in the Douglas County School District. I’m excited to be part of such a talented team of communications professionals.
I have over two decades of experience in communications, public relations,
I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Colorado at Denver as well as a certificate in graphic and web design from Platt College.
Jamie DeBartolomeis - Executive Assistant
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I have a diverse background in public relations, marketing, and communications, with extensive experience within the hospitality, and parks and recreation industries. Throughout my career, I’ve managed media relations, special events, website content, and internal and external communications. I love to write and create engaging and informative content. In addition to my communications background, I have classroom experience. Years ago I taught preschool, and I worked in DCSD’s Early Childhood Education program. Originally from the East Coast, I earned a BA from the University of South Carolina. I enjoy reading, hiking, golfing, and road trips.
Chelane Garcia-Herrada - Digital Communications Coordinator
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As the digital communications coordinator, I’m excited to manage DCSD’s digital presence including its website, social media, newsletters, and other digital communications. Prior to DCSD, I worked in a Center at the University of Colorado Denver as the Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator. My background includes experience in web development, event management, community relations, social media management, and accessibility. I have a strong passion for education and helping others and am excited to fulfill that passion here at DCSD! I earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish from the University of Colorado Denver and a Master of Arts in Communication Management at the University of Denver.
Jason Hackett - Director of Communications
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As the Director of Communications, I have the honor of ensuring our team's digital presence, marketing, and community outreach efforts meet high standards for the fine communities of Douglas County.
During the first 12 years of my career, I worked in multiple editorial roles at newspapers in Nebraska and Colorado. In the subsequent 16 years before joining DCSD, I gained communications and marketing experience while working for Compassion International, Kansas State University, and two other K-12 school districts in Colorado. I earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chadron State College and a master’s in business communication from Jones International University.
Paula Hans - Public Information Officer
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With 20+ years of combined experience in media relations, public relations, marketing,
Prior to joining the Douglas County School District, I spent time managing media relations for another Colorado school district. My career began in television news, with stops at 7News and FOX-31 News here in Colorado. I also spent time at a number of additional television stations in other states as a reporter, anchor,
I earned my degree from the University of Nebraska - go Huskers!
Ann Hriso - Communications Coordinator
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As the Communications Coordinator for DCSD, I am excited to tell the amazing stories of our students, staff, schools and district. Douglas County has so much to offer! With combined work experience in radio, for-profit and non-profit event planning, concert and event promotions, and public relations and marketing, I am thrilled to be part of the Douglas County School District Communications team.
My husband and I became Douglas County residents in 2003 and have had the privilege to raise both of our sons in the Douglas County School District. As a third generation native of Colorado, I love sharing what makes Colorado a wonderful place to live. I am also a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Communications and an emphasis in Broadcasting.
Amanda Kujawa - Communications and Marketing Coordinator
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As the communications and marketing coordinator, I am thrilled to support, strengthen, and advance the marketing efforts of all Douglas County School District schools to promote enrollment, showcase each school's unique qualities, and share the inspiring work of students, teachers, and staff through storytelling.
Previously, I was the marketing and design manager for a research center at the Colorado School of Public Health. I have experience in graphic design, instructional design, website management, email marketing, social media management, and photography. I also volunteer as a mentor for those in eating disorder recovery, a rock climbing instructor for middle school girls, and a graphic designer for a nonprofit that integrates yoga and eating disorder recovery. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts and a Certificate in Digital Studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Thomas Palanuk - Multimedia Producer
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As DCSD's Multimedia Producer, I have the honor of telling all the inspiring and unique stories that are here in the schools of Douglas County. I started my career behind the camera in 2004 at a local television station in my hometown. I was previously a photojournalist at Denver 7 News and also in Minneapolis where I attended college at the University of Minnesota. You can also find me broadcasting our board meetings, graduations, and organizing the district's film festival.
I am always looking for story tips about the wonderful staff and students that are in our district. Feel free to share any story ideas with us.
Amy Pfister - Community Relations Coordinator
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As the Community Relations Coordinator for DCSD, I’m thrilled to help foster relationships between our school district and the wider community. I believe as a community we’re better together and I love raising awareness about what’s happening in our school district.
Prior to joining DCSD, I spent many years in community relations supporting local Douglas County nonprofits. Amplifying the great work that’s happening here in Douglas County is something I’m passionate about. I’m a longtime Douglas County parent of three (since 2008!) and have been actively involved throughout the years with DAC, various SACs, PTOs and as a classroom volunteer. I’m a 2023 graduate of the Leadership Douglas County program and a current Ambassador for the Parker Chamber of Commerce.
I studied English at the University of Kansas where two of my three children currently attend - Rock Chalk!
Jan Reagan - Lead Graphic Designer and Brand Manager
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As Lead Graphic Designer and Brand
After attending the University of Colorado, Boulder, and graduating from the Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, I ran Shaeffer Reagan Design, a