Priya Lakireddy: Opening doors as the incoming staff advisor to the Regents
July 9, 2021
Incoming Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy moved to Merced with her family in 2009, the same year First Lady Michelle Obama congratulated UC Merced’s historic first …
Staff Snapshot: Dr. Anne Foster, health equity advocate, composer and filmmaker
June 15, 2021
From a childhood in New Mexico to research in Central America and explorations of New Zealand, Antarctica and beyond, Anne Foster, M.D., has sought illuminating …
Staff Snapshot: Jamal Myrick, writer and champion of Black fatherhood
May 12, 2021
Navigating the COVID-19 pandemic has been a unique experience for everyone. For some, it has provided an opportunity to reflect, put life into perspective and …
Staff Snapshot: Areca Smit, storyteller and camping enthusiast
April 13, 2021
If you’ve enjoyed the compelling and timely podcasts produced and released by UC Hastings this past year, you’ve had a glimpse into the vision and …
Outgoing Staff Advisor to the Regents Ann Jeffrey on a ‘life-changing opportunity’
April 2, 2021
Ann Jeffrey, outgoing staff advisor to the Regents and UC Berkeley assistant vice chancellor and chief of staff, entered her role without an agenda. “It …
Step up for your colleagues: Apply to become the next staff advisor to UC Regents
March 15, 2021
Ann Jeffrey, departing staff advisor to the Regents, entered the role with an open mind. As she explained at the time, “One thing I’ve learned …
Staff Snapshot: Charah Coleman, beekeeper and advocate
March 9, 2021
Around UC Merced, Charah Coleman is known for empowering students to reach their goals by starting with a solid financial foundation. In her free time, …
University of California Health welcomes Dr. Anne Foster as chief clinical officer
March 8, 2021
The University of California Health (UCH) is pleased to announce that Dr. Anne Foster joined the leadership team in the newly created role of chief …
Attend Black History Month events throughout UC
February 9, 2021
Throughout the month of February, UC is celebrating Black history month — an official recognition of the incredible and lasting impact and achievements of the …
Building vaccine trust in communities of color
February 9, 2021
The following article was published by Dr. David Tom Cooke in the UC Davis Health “Friday Update” employee newsletter on Jan. 29, 2021. The COVID-19 …