Mel Miranda
Sports Information Director

Mel was named the Sports Information Director in spring 2006, five months after holding the position on an interim basis, and three years after beginning his CSUDH career as the Assistant SID.

As the SID, Mel handles men’s and women’s soccer, men’s basketball, softball and golf, and oversees volleyball, cross country, women’s basketball, baseball and indoor/outdoor track and field. He also pens season previews, helps with the design and editing of all media guides, and is responsible for home game management, post-game recaps and web site content.

Prior to his career in athletics, Mel worked at Virgin Records America from 1996-2002, with the last four years as a publicist. Before his stint at VRA, he began his public relations career at Atlantic Records after graduating from UCLA with a degree in English.

Born November 8, Mel enjoys copyediting, playing unlimited arc slow pitch softball, and dog training, and is an avid fan of the Bruins, Dodgers and Chargers.

Married to the former Malu Pangan, the southern California natives welcomed daughter Medina into their family on January 31, 2005, and son Mathias on May 17, 2007. The Mirandas reside in Long Beach with their dog Mori.