Staff Snapshot: Haleemat Fa-Yusuf, lifelong learner, immigrant and mom
August 15, 2022
“Health care accessibility is dear to me, as an immigrant who has seen both sides of the coin,” says Haleemat Fa-Yusuf. A project manager in the …
Staff Snapshot: Jo Mackness, staff advisor designate to the Regents
July 12, 2022
Though the roles Jo Mackness has held are diverse — consultant, lecturer, corporate responsibility lead and chief human resources officer, to name a few — …
The results are in for our first-ever UCnetwork reader survey
July 12, 2022
Two years ago, we launched the monthly systemwide UCnetwork e-newsletter to keep staff informed and connected on all topics related to being a part of …
Staff Snapshot: Ruben E. Canedo, troublemaker
June 8, 2022
When Ruben E. Canedo, chair of the Basic Needs Committee at UC Berkeley, tells one of the students he mentors that he gets what they’re …
Take the UCnetwork reader survey!
May 18, 2022
Two years ago, we launched the monthly systemwide UCnetwork e-newsletter to keep staff informed and connected on all topics related to being a part of …
Staff Snapshot: Gerry Medina, mentor and Lakers fan
May 17, 2022
Gerry Medina is a first-gen college graduate. He hails from Riverside, California — the community he currently serves. And because he’s a former Highlander, when he …
Departing Staff Advisor Lucy Tseng on building relationships (over Zoom), expressing gratitude and paying it forward
March 24, 2022
As a child, Lucy Tseng, outgoing staff advisor to the Regents and regional director for UCLA Giving, was inspired by her mother’s work translating for other …
Reach for the STARs: Apply to become the next staff advisor to UC Regents
March 7, 2022
This article was revised on March 10, 2022, with a correction to Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy’s position at UC Merced. It’s not easy for Lucy …
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 …