Staff Snapshot: Jordan Leyland, K-9 officer and home chef
March 6, 2022
“I always knew I could never sit at a desk,” says Jordan Leyland. “I have been active my whole life and needed movement and days …
Staff Snapshot: Janine Almanzor, phytophile and runner
February 8, 2022
A trained scientist and lifelong fan of learning and plants, Janine has turned her passion into a full-time career at UC. As the curator and …
Celebrating Black History Month at the University of California
February 1, 2022
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., released the following letter to the UC community today (Feb. 1) regarding Black History Month: To the …
Staff Snapshot: Aparupa Sengupta, musician and scientist
January 11, 2022
As a biosafety-focused scientist, Indian immigrant and natural networker, Aparupa Sengupta brings a global perspective and professional passion to her role as assistant director of …
Virtual UC celebrations of Black history, culture and social justice
January 11, 2022
Two important commemorations of African-American and Black history are coming up soon: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on Jan. 17, recognizes the enduring impact of …
Staff Snapshot: Cheryl Lloyd, puzzle solver and football fan
December 16, 2021
If Cheryl Lloyd’s name sounds familiar to you, it’s likely you’ve come across her thoughtful work, or benefitted from it, over the course of her …
Staff Snapshot: Alece Alderson, cycologist
November 10, 2021
A passion for forging connections “Community,” “intentionality” and “support” are the keywords Alece Alderson uses to describe her approach to supporting students at UCSF. As …
Staff Snapshot: Nathan Trauernicht, fire chief & Star Wars fan
October 13, 2021
The heart-stopping footage of the UC Davis Fire Department tackling some of California’s largest wildfires makes clear that Fire Chief Nathan J. Trauernicht is no …
Staff Snapshot: Em Huang, identity pathfinder and volleyball coach
September 7, 2021
Defining one’s identity — including the myriad of experiences, cultures and passions that are woven within — is often far from a straightforward path. For …
Staff Snapshot: Diane Ngo, artist and disability advocate
August 11, 2021
Diane Ngo is a program manager in the Department of Surgery at UCSF. She is also a past member of the UCSF Committee on Disability …