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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.
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Meet a few of UC’s inspiring people
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Healthy minds: UC staff who support mental wellness
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! To celebrate, we asked staff throughout UC to share how they support mental health — at work and outside of it. Here are some of the stories they shared.
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Roger Hailstork, secret introvert
Roger can espouse on his favorite topics — including public transportation and the role of the university bookstore — for hours. You might be surprised to learn that he identifies as an introvert.
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Jonathan Gutierrez Santiago, champion chef
Jonathan recently took a break from his role as UC Merced’s executive sous chef to compete in — and win — the 2024 CASA Chef Cookoff.
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Suzanne Wones, bibliophile and open-access advocate
As incoming leader of the UC Berkeley Library, Suzanne looks forward to serving an institution that prioritizes open-access publishing and confronting systemic racism and biases.
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Elizabeth Mondragon, mental health champion & wedding singer
Elizabeth is passionate about the role of mental health care within higher ed — and the power of music.