UC people
It’s always been our people that make UC great, in just about every job you can imagine. Supporting our students, taking care of our patients, breaking new ground, and making a difference in people’s lives.
When you join UC, you become part of an impactful community of people who are using their time and talents to bring UC’s mission to life.
Meet a few of UC’s inspiring people
Meet the Carmonas, aka the ‘First Family’ of UCSF
“UCSF is all the kids have ever known,” Esther Carmona said. “I’m going on my 32nd year. I’ve been here a long time, and it’s all I’ve ever known. I’m just so proud that the kids are following in our footsteps as Mario and I near retirement.”
Mike Vigo, mission-based finance leader
“My passion for this field stems from personal experiences. Having faced health challenges in my own life, I understand the impact that financial security and operational efficiency have on patient care. While my team isn’t directly involved in clinical work, we play a crucial role in ensuring that life-saving programs remain funded and accessible.”
Katie Healey, disability justice champion
Healey’s A11Y Project is supported with a grant of $45,000 from the UC Office of the President’s Online Fund focused on digital inclusion. The project’s name references the shorthand for accessibility in tech circles: There are 11 letters between “A,” the first letter, and “Y,” the last.
Wayne Cheung, technology nonprofit founder
“I was in a terrible car accident about 20 years ago. A drunk driver hit me, and I went to San Francisco General Hospital. I was in the hospital for three months, with four years of rehab. I’m thankful that UCSF doctors and nurses saved my life, and being able to walk again has inspired me to give back.”
Departing Staff Advisor Andenet Emiru on the “strength, resilience and unity” of UC staff
“I’m originally Ethiopian, and there’s a proverb my parents have told me many times: when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. In my short time here, I have witnessed UC staff come together with incredible strength and resilience and unity. And so long as we can unite, there’s nothing that can defeat us.”