Lester E. Washington III Assistant Director - MArketing & Communications

Lester E. Washington III serves as the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for the College of Arts & Sciences. In this role, he leads the strategic oversight of the college’s web presence, including websites for its departments, centers, and institutes. His work focuses on optimizing user experience and interface design to ensure accessibility and engagement across all platforms.

With over a decade of experience in the industry, Lester has contributed to a wide range of web, mobile, and print projects across sectors such as startup tech, retail, e-commerce, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and education.

Before transitioning into marketing and communications, Lester served six years in the United States Air Force as a Weather Forecaster. During his tenure, he provided meteorological support for regions including Northern Europe, Africa, Afghanistan, and the Southwestern United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic and Web Design
The Art Institute of California - Sacramento

Associate in Applied Science in Weather Technology
Community College of the Air Force