Theresa Aitchison

Academic Affairs 2004 Star Performer Academic Affairs 2004 Star Performer

Theresa AitchisonTheresa Aitchison

Undergraduate Coordinator,Undergraduate Coordinator,Ethnic StudiesEthnic Studies

““What is exemplary about Theresa is her willingness What is exemplary about Theresa is her willingness to imagine her job description and responsibilities to imagine her job description and responsibilities in the broadest possible terms; and in so doing, to in the broadest possible terms; and in so doing, to redefine the undergraduate coordinator position to redefine the undergraduate coordinator position to be one that is absolutely integrated and integral to be one that is absolutely integrated and integral to

the functioning of our department”the functioning of our department”- Jacqueline Griffin, MSO- Jacqueline Griffin, MSO


Lorlina AlmazanLorlina Almazan

SRA III - Supervisor, SRA III - Supervisor, Division of Biological SciencesDivision of Biological Sciences

““In her interactions with faculty, TAs, and students, In her interactions with faculty, TAs, and students, Lollie is diplomatic and patient, and everyone who Lollie is diplomatic and patient, and everyone who works with her is impressed by her professionalism, works with her is impressed by her professionalism, knowledge and thoroughness… Lollie truly believes knowledge and thoroughness… Lollie truly believes she is here to make sure that UCSD students get the she is here to make sure that UCSD students get the

best educational experience possible.”best educational experience possible.”- Madeline Butler, LPSOE- Madeline Butler, LPSOE


Gris Arellano-RamirezGris Arellano-Ramirez

MSO, MSO, Human Development ProgramHuman Development Program

““Her strong work ethic and sense of personal Her strong work ethic and sense of personal dedication motivates the staff and faculty, and her dedication motivates the staff and faculty, and her outstanding performance is renowned both within outstanding performance is renowned both within

and beyond the Center and Program.”and beyond the Center and Program.”- Pamela Moses, Assistant Research Scientist- Pamela Moses, Assistant Research Scientist


Gayle ArutaGayle Aruta

Graduate Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, CommunicationsCommunications““This year alone, Gayle has brought down a budget This year alone, Gayle has brought down a budget

deficit of $113,000 by 25% through her extra deficit of $113,000 by 25% through her extra efforts in identifying and helping students to efforts in identifying and helping students to

attain external funding opportunities, teaching, attain external funding opportunities, teaching, and other resources.”and other resources.”

- Carol Padden, Professor- Carol Padden, Professor


Mary BaranMary Baran

Human Resources Analyst, Human Resources Analyst, Division of Biological SciencesDivision of Biological Sciences

““Faculty and staff seek Mary out for help with Faculty and staff seek Mary out for help with tough problems. Her gentle counseling about tough problems. Her gentle counseling about issues with potentially dire consequences has issues with potentially dire consequences has

provided positive outcomes rather than lawsuits – provided positive outcomes rather than lawsuits – probably saving UCSD and the Division probably saving UCSD and the Division

considerable monies.”considerable monies.”- Joan Turner, Human Resources & Payroll Manager- Joan Turner, Human Resources & Payroll Manager


James BattiJames Batti

Staff Engineer, Structural EngineeringStaff Engineer, Structural Engineering““His involvement… has led to innovative ideas to His involvement… has led to innovative ideas to

advance the development of the technologies required advance the development of the technologies required to realize the ambitious and specific goals of the system to realize the ambitious and specific goals of the system

integration team… He has shown great initiative in integration team… He has shown great initiative in advancing not only the capabilities of the earthquake advancing not only the capabilities of the earthquake engineering program at UCSD but also those of the engineering program at UCSD but also those of the

national earthquake engineering community.”national earthquake engineering community.”- Christopher Latham, Senior Development Engineer- Christopher Latham, Senior Development Engineer


Nora BodrianNora Bodrian

Fiscal Officer,Fiscal Officer,SociologySociology

““She is responsive in every way to the needs of She is responsive in every way to the needs of the faculty, and often informs them in advance the faculty, and often informs them in advance of things they have not thought about… She of things they have not thought about… She also raises money for the American Cancer also raises money for the American Cancer

Society.”Society.”- Mary Blair-Loy, Assistant Professor- Mary Blair-Loy, Assistant Professor


Christopher CassidyChristopher Cassidy

Assistant Development Engineer, Assistant Development Engineer, Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMechanical and Aerospace Engineering““Chris has created an environment of inclusiveness, Chris has created an environment of inclusiveness,

learning, challenge and fun. …Chris will help learning, challenge and fun. …Chris will help students solve their open-ended problems, students solve their open-ended problems, boosting confidence of those in need and boosting confidence of those in need and

providing expert guidance.”providing expert guidance.”- Nathan Delson, Academic Coordinator- Nathan Delson, Academic Coordinator


Maryjane ChinnMaryjane Chinn

Credential Analyst & Undergraduate Credential Analyst & Undergraduate Coordinator, Teacher Education ProgramCoordinator, Teacher Education Program

““TEP has a nearly 100% placement rate for our new TEP has a nearly 100% placement rate for our new teachers, partly due to Maryjane guiding them through the teachers, partly due to Maryjane guiding them through the challenging process of becoming fully credentialed. …Her challenging process of becoming fully credentialed. …Her personal manner and willingness to assist each student is personal manner and willingness to assist each student is an essential component in our students’ transitions from an essential component in our students’ transitions from

undergraduates to graduate students.”undergraduates to graduate students.”- Marcia Sewall, Supervisor- Marcia Sewall, Supervisor


Priscilla Colby-EngelschjonPriscilla Colby-Engelschjon

Contract & Grant Assistant, Contract & Grant Assistant, Division of Biological SciencesDivision of Biological Sciences

“…“…is especially good in mentoring and motivating is especially good in mentoring and motivating newly hired junior faculty, who are easily newly hired junior faculty, who are easily overwhelmed by the complexities of the overwhelmed by the complexities of the

bureaucracy, and discouraged in the extremely bureaucracy, and discouraged in the extremely competitive world of grant proposals.”competitive world of grant proposals.”

- Anna Gheissari, Administrative Assistant- Anna Gheissari, Administrative Assistant


Ahren CrickardAhren Crickard

Assistant Director, Institute forAssistant Director, Institute forInternational Comparative and Area StudiesInternational Comparative and Area Studies

““Everyone at IICAS… is familiar with Ahren’s Everyone at IICAS… is familiar with Ahren’s trademark closing phrase, ‘Just let me know how I can trademark closing phrase, ‘Just let me know how I can

help.’ For Ahren, this is not simply a polite phrase, help.’ For Ahren, this is not simply a polite phrase, she means it. …Her style of work emphasizes people she means it. …Her style of work emphasizes people and relationships and, above all, devising the means and relationships and, above all, devising the means

and taking the time to do things right.”and taking the time to do things right.”- Miles Kahler, Director- Miles Kahler, Director


Maureen EijsermansMaureen Eijsermans

Manager, Healthcare Executive &Manager, Healthcare Executive &Degree Programs, ESPPDegree Programs, ESPP““Service is extremely important to Maureen for she Service is extremely important to Maureen for she

truly believes, through her actions, that it impacts truly believes, through her actions, that it impacts how UCSD is perceived in the community how UCSD is perceived in the community through the eyes of prospective and current through the eyes of prospective and current

students.”students.”- Grace Miller, Director, Healthcare Continuing - Grace Miller, Director, Healthcare Continuing

EducationEducation


Angela FinnertyAngela Finnerty

Fiscal Officer, HistoryFiscal Officer, History““Our graduate students, faculty, and staff are all Our graduate students, faculty, and staff are all

extremely grateful to Angie for all her tireless extremely grateful to Angie for all her tireless efforts in making our department a better place to efforts in making our department a better place to

work. …She is an extraordinary supervisor, work. …She is an extraordinary supervisor, caring and effective, and always kind and caring and effective, and always kind and

genuinely interested in the welfare of those she genuinely interested in the welfare of those she supervises.”supervises.”

- Alejandra Ruiz, MSO- Alejandra Ruiz, MSO


Megan FreitasMegan Freitas

Senior Academic Counselor, Office ofSenior Academic Counselor, Office ofthe Provost - Eleanor Roosevelt Collegethe Provost - Eleanor Roosevelt College““On her own initiative, Megan created a ‘Counselor On her own initiative, Megan created a ‘Counselor

Handbook’; this has served as an important Handbook’; this has served as an important training tool for new Advising staff. …As a training tool for new Advising staff. …As a

UCSD alumna, and now a staff member, Megan UCSD alumna, and now a staff member, Megan takes pride in the university that is apparent for takes pride in the university that is apparent for

all to see.”all to see.”- Vanessa Saraspe, Academic Counselor- Vanessa Saraspe, Academic Counselor


Nelda HannNelda Hann

Faculty Assistant,Faculty Assistant,ChemistryChemistry

““Ms. Hann’s most important contribution to the Ms. Hann’s most important contribution to the teamwork and positive treatment of others is teamwork and positive treatment of others is

found outside her amazing contributions to the found outside her amazing contributions to the department. Ms. Hann has been a central player department. Ms. Hann has been a central player in organizing the Faculty and Staff Art Show in in organizing the Faculty and Staff Art Show in

the Price Center.”the Price Center.”- Clifford Kubiak, Professor/Chair- Clifford Kubiak, Professor/Chair


Sheila HarleySheila Harley

Administrative Specialist, Administrative Specialist, Office of the SVC-Academic AffairsOffice of the SVC-Academic Affairs

““In the midst of a fast-paced and often chaotic In the midst of a fast-paced and often chaotic working environment, Sheila is a master at working environment, Sheila is a master at

bringing order and calm to stress-filled situations. bringing order and calm to stress-filled situations. …She considers helping others a natural part of …She considers helping others a natural part of

her job.”her job.”- Jennefer Collins, Assistant Vice Chancellor- Jennefer Collins, Assistant Vice Chancellor


Paul HarrisPaul Harris

Information Desk & CPNM Manager,Information Desk & CPNM Manager,Social Sciences & Humanities LibrarySocial Sciences & Humanities Library

““He creates opportunities for staff at all levels to He creates opportunities for staff at all levels to develop leadership skills by actively soliciting develop leadership skills by actively soliciting

their ideas and suggestions and rotating their ideas and suggestions and rotating responsibility… and he puts endless effort and responsibility… and he puts endless effort and patience into staff development and morale.”patience into staff development and morale.”

- Sarah Archibald, Associate Specialist- Sarah Archibald, Associate Specialist


Dee-Dee HigginsDee-Dee Higgins

Undergraduate Coordinator, SociologyUndergraduate Coordinator, Sociology“…“…distinguishes herself… in initiatives she has distinguishes herself… in initiatives she has

taken to advance the interests of the taken to advance the interests of the undergraduate program. Dee-Dee undertook undergraduate program. Dee-Dee undertook

comparative research on enrollment and majors comparative research on enrollment and majors in other Social Science Departments, so that we in other Social Science Departments, so that we could determine how to make our own program could determine how to make our own program

more effective and attractive.”more effective and attractive.”- John Evans, Associate Professor- John Evans, Associate Professor


Shirley HigginsShirley Higgins

Assistant Head,Assistant Head,Catalog Department, University LibraryCatalog Department, University Library

“…“…has demonstrated a consistent concern for staff morale, has demonstrated a consistent concern for staff morale, and is always looking for ways to improve the quality and is always looking for ways to improve the quality

of work life. …she founded …’Stressbusters,’ an of work life. …she founded …’Stressbusters,’ an innovative and occasional library-wide lunchtime innovative and occasional library-wide lunchtime

program that allows interested staff to explore a variety program that allows interested staff to explore a variety of creative possibilities for an hour of stress relief.”of creative possibilities for an hour of stress relief.”

- Linda Barnhart, Head, Catalog Department- Linda Barnhart, Head, Catalog Department


Romel HokansonRomel Hokanson

Assistant to the Chair, Assistant to the Chair, Ecology, Behavior, & EvolutionEcology, Behavior, & Evolution

““Romel has gone way beyond the expectations of Romel has gone way beyond the expectations of her office, providing an indispensable resource her office, providing an indispensable resource

for the whole graduate student body in for the whole graduate student body in organization of seminars, counseling and organization of seminars, counseling and

mediating student affairs.”mediating student affairs.”- Art Poon, Graduate Student- Art Poon, Graduate Student


Jennifer JohnsonJennifer Johnson

Academic Affairs Specialist, Academic Affairs Specialist, SociologySociology

““Jennifer has been indispensable at holding Jennifer has been indispensable at holding together the staff and also responding to faculty together the staff and also responding to faculty inquiries… She …takes the initiative in figuring inquiries… She …takes the initiative in figuring out how to get specific jobs done and to make out how to get specific jobs done and to make

sure staff members have the support they need.”sure staff members have the support they need.”- Harvey Goldman, Professor/Chair- Harvey Goldman, Professor/Chair


Gabriel JohnstonGabriel Johnston

Production Coordinator, Production Coordinator, MusicMusic

“…“…continues to have an incredible sense of where continues to have an incredible sense of where attention is needed before problems occur. …He attention is needed before problems occur. …He consistently welcomes challenges with a warm consistently welcomes challenges with a warm sense of caring. We’re lucky to have such an sense of caring. We’re lucky to have such an

enthusiastic and capable employee!!”enthusiastic and capable employee!!”- Marjorie Hardy, MSO- Marjorie Hardy, MSO


Hildegard KleiserHildegard Kleiser

Student Services Officer, Student Services Officer, PsychologyPsychology

““Hildegard Kleiser’s attitude and behavior are Hildegard Kleiser’s attitude and behavior are amazingly positive and even contagious enough amazingly positive and even contagious enough to help excite and motivate her coworkers and to help excite and motivate her coworkers and faculty in the Department to donate their own faculty in the Department to donate their own

time to service and outreach initiatives.”time to service and outreach initiatives.”- Amira Rezec, Lecturer- Amira Rezec, Lecturer


April LangwellApril Langwell

Fiscal/Administrative Assistant, Fiscal/Administrative Assistant, Political SciencePolitical Science

“…“…sits on the Staff Enrichment Program Planning sits on the Staff Enrichment Program Planning Committee. As a committee member volunteer, Committee. As a committee member volunteer, April helps ensure that the Division of Social April helps ensure that the Division of Social

Sciences provides the tools, training, resources, and Sciences provides the tools, training, resources, and work environment required to help and retain staff.”work environment required to help and retain staff.”

- J. Lawrence Broz, Assistant Professor- J. Lawrence Broz, Assistant Professor


Charlotte LauveCharlotte Lauve

Materials Science & Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Mechanical & Aerospace EngineeringMechanical & Aerospace Engineering

““Charlotte Lauve is different. She cares. …Life Charlotte Lauve is different. She cares. …Life here at the university would be much tougher here at the university would be much tougher

without her. …In a nutshell, Charlotte treats us as without her. …In a nutshell, Charlotte treats us as family by giving us a voice in the university, family by giving us a voice in the university,

guidance, and a shoulder to lean on.”guidance, and a shoulder to lean on.”- Nicole Justis, Graduate Student Researcher- Nicole Justis, Graduate Student Researcher


Erik MatwijkowErik Matwijkow

Administrative Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Biomedical LibraryBiomedical Library

“…“…is an exemplary team member with a very high is an exemplary team member with a very high standard of customer service. …His reliability, standard of customer service. …His reliability, good organizational skills and excellent level of good organizational skills and excellent level of follow-through mean that tasks assigned to him follow-through mean that tasks assigned to him

are invariably completed accurately and on time.”are invariably completed accurately and on time.”- Susan Starr, Associate Librarian/Director, Biomedical - Susan Starr, Associate Librarian/Director, Biomedical

LibraryLibrary


Michael MogelinskiMichael Mogelinski

Director, Director, Library FacilitiesLibrary Facilities

““Mike’s budget savvy combined with his extensive Mike’s budget savvy combined with his extensive knowledge of contractors, building construction, knowledge of contractors, building construction,

library infrastructure, plumbing, HVAC, and library infrastructure, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems have saved not only this campus electrical systems have saved not only this campus major resources, but they have also saved our sister major resources, but they have also saved our sister campus, Merced, hundreds of thousands of dollars.”campus, Merced, hundreds of thousands of dollars.”

- Brian Schottlaender, University Librarian- Brian Schottlaender, University Librarian


Mira MorseMira Morse

Data Manager, Data Manager, Jacobs School of EngineeringJacobs School of Engineering

““Mira’s attitude and behavior in the work place is Mira’s attitude and behavior in the work place is remarkable. She consistently deals with everyone remarkable. She consistently deals with everyone she comes in contact with with the highest levels she comes in contact with with the highest levels

of civility and decency.”of civility and decency.”- Steve Ross, Assistant Dean- Steve Ross, Assistant Dean


David NorrisDavid Norris

Student Affairs Manager, PhysicsStudent Affairs Manager, Physics“…“…has been an active participant in service projects has been an active participant in service projects

in the San Diego community that strongly reflect in the San Diego community that strongly reflect the ‘UCSD cares’ image. ...including serving as a the ‘UCSD cares’ image. ...including serving as a

motivational speaker, delivering education and motivational speaker, delivering education and support services training, serving as a peer support services training, serving as a peer

mentor, delivering hot meals to shut-ins, and mentor, delivering hot meals to shut-ins, and providing re-employability counseling.”providing re-employability counseling.”

- Jennifer Sanchez, Academic Coordinator- Jennifer Sanchez, Academic Coordinator


Gerard NorwichGerard Norwich

Staff Research Associate IV, Staff Research Associate IV, BioengineeringBioengineering

““Jerry plays a major role in the success of our Jerry plays a major role in the success of our research and education functions. …Because of research and education functions. …Because of

Jerry’s knowledge and expertise in Jerry’s knowledge and expertise in instrumentation, he is widely sought after to instrumentation, he is widely sought after to provide advice and service, and he is always provide advice and service, and he is always

willing and able to deliver this.”willing and able to deliver this.”- Shu Chien, Professor/Chair- Shu Chien, Professor/Chair


Victoria O’RiordanVictoria O’Riordan

Visual Resources Curator, Visual Resources Curator, Arts LibrariesArts Libraries

““Due to Ms. O’Riordan’s patient and professional Due to Ms. O’Riordan’s patient and professional demeanor and initiative, the library has been demeanor and initiative, the library has been

successful in working directly and in partnership successful in working directly and in partnership with other campus entities for the benefit of an with other campus entities for the benefit of an

improved instructional environment.”improved instructional environment.”- Leslie Abrams, Head, Arts Libraries- Leslie Abrams, Head, Arts Libraries


Jennifer OhJennifer Oh

Postdoctoral & ResearchPostdoctoral & ResearchPersonnel Coordinator, OGSRPersonnel Coordinator, OGSR

““Jenn has a rare combination of having a deep Jenn has a rare combination of having a deep understanding of UCSD’s academic mission and understanding of UCSD’s academic mission and

programs and the ability to develop and programs and the ability to develop and implement new policies, procedures, and implement new policies, procedures, and

programs in a cost-efficient manner that achieves programs in a cost-efficient manner that achieves academic objectives.”academic objectives.”

- Shelley Marquez, MSO- Shelley Marquez, MSO


Annette ParkerAnnette Parker

Student Services Supervisor, Student Services Supervisor, Extended Studies & Public ProgramsExtended Studies & Public Programs

“…“…has developed a program that empowers our has developed a program that empowers our student staff and places them on the same level, student staff and places them on the same level, in terms of respect, standards and treatment, as in terms of respect, standards and treatment, as our full-time career staff. …Annette Parker is our full-time career staff. …Annette Parker is

more than our supervisor – she is a friend that we more than our supervisor – she is a friend that we know we can count on.”know we can count on.”

- Edward Abeyta, Registrar- Edward Abeyta, Registrar


Michell ParksMichell Parks

Assistant to the Chair, Assistant to the Chair, Electrical and Computer EngineeringElectrical and Computer Engineering

““Michell’s performance was flawless, so much so Michell’s performance was flawless, so much so that faculty from other UC campuses provided that faculty from other UC campuses provided unsolicited letters of exceptional praise to her unsolicited letters of exceptional praise to her

employee file, and created an award and plaque employee file, and created an award and plaque specifically in her honor.”specifically in her honor.”

- Jan Cox, MSO- Jan Cox, MSO


Ginger PerryGinger Perry

Academic Personnel Specialist, Academic Personnel Specialist, ChemistryChemistry

““Ginger consistently deals with demanding faculty Ginger consistently deals with demanding faculty with grace and good nature, and never loses with grace and good nature, and never loses

patience. …Ms. Perry is as honest as an open patience. …Ms. Perry is as honest as an open book and as confidential as a closed book; her book and as confidential as a closed book; her

integrity is absolutely indisputable.”integrity is absolutely indisputable.”- Richard Uriarte, Executive Officer- Richard Uriarte, Executive Officer


Shirley RoyShirley Roy

Administrative Assistant II, Administrative Assistant II, Center for Astrophysics and Space ScienceCenter for Astrophysics and Space Science

““Shirley absorbed …additional work Shirley absorbed …additional work responsibilities on top of a busy schedule, responsibilities on top of a busy schedule,

adapting to change in stride. …She consistently is adapting to change in stride. …She consistently is cheerful, despite workload challenges, and cheerful, despite workload challenges, and

always maintains a professional demeanor.”always maintains a professional demeanor.”- Andi Stephens, MSO- Andi Stephens, MSO


Jo RudolphJo Rudolph

Graduate Coordinator, Graduate Coordinator, SociologySociology

““Jo has always performed the work of one and a Jo has always performed the work of one and a half people, working overtime, and going far half people, working overtime, and going far

beyond the call of duty to help our program run beyond the call of duty to help our program run with exceptional smoothness.”with exceptional smoothness.”

- Andrew Scull, Professor- Andrew Scull, Professor


Ronni RussellRonni Russell

Fund Management Supervisor, Fund Management Supervisor, Division of Biological SciencesDivision of Biological Sciences

““She’s got a photographic memory where you can She’s got a photographic memory where you can vaguely describe the rule you ‘think’ is at issue vaguely describe the rule you ‘think’ is at issue

and she comes back, quotes it, and gives you the and she comes back, quotes it, and gives you the correct interpretation of it.”correct interpretation of it.”

- Kathleen Brownell, Senior Administrative Analyst- Kathleen Brownell, Senior Administrative Analyst


Jennifer SchollJennifer Scholl

ArtsBridge Coordinator,ArtsBridge Coordinator,Theatre and DanceTheatre and Dance

““In 2002, when the Office of the President proposed the In 2002, when the Office of the President proposed the virtual elimination of outreach funding, Jenny realized virtual elimination of outreach funding, Jenny realized the devastating impact this would have on ArtsBridge the devastating impact this would have on ArtsBridge

and sprang into action. …Jenny Scholl, on her own and sprang into action. …Jenny Scholl, on her own initiative, researched potential sponsors, and developed initiative, researched potential sponsors, and developed and proposed an innovative project that was funded.”and proposed an innovative project that was funded.”

- Nan Daugherty, Undergraduate Coordinator- Nan Daugherty, Undergraduate Coordinator


Barbara SchumacherBarbara Schumacher

SRA IV,SRA IV,BioengineeringBioengineering

““After each day of work, Barb leaves the lab just After each day of work, Barb leaves the lab just as she arrived: smiling and waving a friendly as she arrived: smiling and waving a friendly

good night. Her attitude and behavior are good night. Her attitude and behavior are contagious, making a lab filled with sterile contagious, making a lab filled with sterile instruments and -20˚ C freezers a warm and instruments and -20˚ C freezers a warm and

welcoming place to work.”welcoming place to work.”- Tannin Schmidt, Graduate Student Researcher- Tannin Schmidt, Graduate Student Researcher


Sherry SeethalerSherry Seethaler

Director, Science Education Outreach, Director, Science Education Outreach, Office of the Dean - Physical SciencesOffice of the Dean - Physical Sciences““In only her first six months on the job, she produced In only her first six months on the job, she produced

more than a dozen news releases, wrote numerous more than a dozen news releases, wrote numerous articles for the first issue of the UCSD Alumni articles for the first issue of the UCSD Alumni

Magazine and produced and directed a film Magazine and produced and directed a film segment about a new development in UCSD’s segment about a new development in UCSD’s

chemistry department.”chemistry department.”- Kim McDonald, Director, Science Communications- Kim McDonald, Director, Science Communications


Carol SimmonsCarol Simmons

Program Representative, Program Representative, Office of Graduate Studies and ResearchOffice of Graduate Studies and Research

““Her sense of responsibility, willingness to help Her sense of responsibility, willingness to help others, sense of humor, and friendly manner others, sense of humor, and friendly manner

promote a positive environment in the office and promote a positive environment in the office and with departments across campus for cooperation with departments across campus for cooperation

and collaboration.”and collaboration.”- Victor Chavez, Jr., Student Affairs Officer- Victor Chavez, Jr., Student Affairs Officer


Ann TatroAnn Tatro

Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator, Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringMechanical and Aerospace Engineering

““The Payroll/Personnel Assistant position is not The Payroll/Personnel Assistant position is not one that receives a lot of the limelight. But one that receives a lot of the limelight. But

without Ann, every other task in the department without Ann, every other task in the department would be much more difficult to achieve.”would be much more difficult to achieve.”

- Adam Di Profio, Financial Manager- Adam Di Profio, Financial Manager


Cecelia TranCecelia Tran

Program Assistant, Program Assistant, Office of the Provost - Warren CollegeOffice of the Provost - Warren College

““Cecelia’s relationship with …students is a model Cecelia’s relationship with …students is a model of mentorship. She trains, works side by side of mentorship. She trains, works side by side

with them and counsels them. Cecilia guarantees with them and counsels them. Cecilia guarantees that they walk away from their work experience that they walk away from their work experience with new skills and a sense of accomplishment.”with new skills and a sense of accomplishment.”

- Nancy Gilson, Assistant Dean of Advising- Nancy Gilson, Assistant Dean of Advising


Joan TurnerJoan Turner

Human Resources & Payroll Manager,Human Resources & Payroll Manager,Division of Biological SciencesDivision of Biological Sciences

““Joan retires from the University this June after Joan retires from the University this June after celebrating her 40th anniversary in April 2004. celebrating her 40th anniversary in April 2004.

Year after year, faculty and staff point to Joan as Year after year, faculty and staff point to Joan as the employee that exemplifies the platinum the employee that exemplifies the platinum

standard.”standard.”- Joanna Mancusi, MSO- Joanna Mancusi, MSO


Imani TyusImani Tyus

Industrial Internship Coordinator, Industrial Internship Coordinator, BioengineeringBioengineering

““If you ask Imani why her attitude is always If you ask Imani why her attitude is always positive and with high energy, she will simply positive and with high energy, she will simply

respond, ‘I love my job’… It is hard to find respond, ‘I love my job’… It is hard to find employees who have such passion for their jobs.”employees who have such passion for their jobs.”

- Irene Jacobo, Program Rep- Irene Jacobo, Program Rep


Carol UribeCarol Uribe

Admissions Evaluator, Admissions Evaluator, Office of Graduate Studies and ResearchOffice of Graduate Studies and Research““Insightful determination and dedication to helping Insightful determination and dedication to helping

her colleagues… made Carol Uribe an invaluable her colleagues… made Carol Uribe an invaluable asset to the staff and faculty throughout the asset to the staff and faculty throughout the

campus involved in international graduate student campus involved in international graduate student admissions.”admissions.”

- Michele Peters-Coville, Fund Manager- Michele Peters-Coville, Fund Manager


Michael VoegtlineMichael Voegtline

Lab Manager,Lab Manager,BioengineeringBioengineering““Michael deals well with the spectrum of individuals Michael deals well with the spectrum of individuals

within or visiting the lab. …He is able to interact within or visiting the lab. …He is able to interact well with anyone from the most shy and well with anyone from the most shy and

introverted freshman student, to the daily delivery introverted freshman student, to the daily delivery person, and to the unexpected visiting Professor person, and to the unexpected visiting Professor

touring labs with our Department chair.”touring labs with our Department chair.”- Robert Sah, Professor- Robert Sah, Professor


Linh VuLinh Vu

Programmer Analyst, Programmer Analyst, BioengineeringBioengineering

““She is …a person who constantly ‘thinks out of She is …a person who constantly ‘thinks out of the box.’ During the past year, she developed an the box.’ During the past year, she developed an online web-based review system that automated online web-based review system that automated

the admission review cycle for graduate students. the admission review cycle for graduate students. …this system is unique in the UCSD system.”…this system is unique in the UCSD system.”

- Loretta Smith, MSO- Loretta Smith, MSO


Jonathan WhitmanJonathan Whitman

Programmer Analyst, Programmer Analyst, Office of the Provost - Warren CollegeOffice of the Provost - Warren College““Jonathan has initiated, designed, and implemented Jonathan has initiated, designed, and implemented

extra programs and services that have extra programs and services that have revolutionized the ways in which the colleges can revolutionized the ways in which the colleges can serve their rapidly growing student populations. serve their rapidly growing student populations.

…he pays close attention to the needs and desires …he pays close attention to the needs and desires of his clients.”of his clients.”- Nancy Groves, Dean of Academic Advising- Nancy Groves, Dean of Academic Advising


Tracy WilliamsTracy Williams

Payroll/Personnel Assistant III,Payroll/Personnel Assistant III,PhysicsPhysics

““When someone acknowledges those instances in When someone acknowledges those instances in which Tracy performs beyond the call of duty, which Tracy performs beyond the call of duty, she humbly replies, ‘it’s my job, and I’m happy she humbly replies, ‘it’s my job, and I’m happy to help.’ Tracy is always eager to help others, to help.’ Tracy is always eager to help others, always looking to make work life better, and always looking to make work life better, and

Tracy always, always greets others with a smile.”Tracy always, always greets others with a smile.”- David Norris, Student Affairs Manager- David Norris, Student Affairs Manager


Van WongVan Wong

SRA II, SRA II, BioengineeringBioengineering

“…“…enjoys mentoring other motivated students and enjoys mentoring other motivated students and seeing the results. …Van has assisted with the seeing the results. …Van has assisted with the Expanding Your Horizons program, a program Expanding Your Horizons program, a program that brings in young girls from middle and high that brings in young girls from middle and high

school to the University to encourage science and school to the University to encourage science and engineering as a profession.”engineering as a profession.”

- Albert Chen, Assistant Project Scientist- Albert Chen, Assistant Project Scientist

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