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Meet a few of UC’s inspiring people
![Kayla Kafka-Peterson at UCLA](https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0024ucla-kayla-06112024-js.jpg)
Kayla Kafka-Peterson on bringing oncology nursing training to the world
Brachytherapy is a targeted, high dose of radiation delivered internally to treat cancers. Although UCLA Health has one of the leading programs in the world for this treatment, it’s something that few people – including those in the health care field – know much about. Kayla Kafka-Peterson, BSN, R.N., is on a mission to change that.
![Lusirena in front of flowers](https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lusirena.jpg)
UC People: Lusirena, on being their truest self
A Q&A with Lusirena about how UC’s Gender Recognition and Lived Name Policy affects them, and what they’d like others to understand about their experience.
![Mayté Frías](https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/May-web.jpg)
Staff Snapshot: Mayté Frías, staff advisor designate to the Regents
“I feel fortunate to make my living working for an organization that not only aligns with my values but that continuously educates me and helps me develop my understanding of those values. I can’t wait to see what I’m able to learn and contribute during my term as staff advisor to the Regents.”
![Emily Giovanelli sitting on a rock](https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Mental-Health_feature.jpg)
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.
![Roger Hailstork in front of the UC San Diego Bookstore](https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Large_705_Hailstork_copy-1.jpg)
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.