Staff Associations at UCSD

Find contact information for UCSD staff associations.

UCSD staff associations serve as a method to network with other employees. Membership in UCSD staff associations is open to all employees. Contact association representatives, below, for more information.

• American Indian Faculty and Staff Association (AIFSA) Open to everyone interested in events that promote understanding and awareness of "Native American" culture.
  • Robin Wilson, President, (858) 534-7422 , Mail Code 0991
  • Jimi L. Castillo, Vice President, (858) 246-0690, Mail Code 0320

• Black Staff Association (BSA) A group dedicated to creating a supportive campus environment for Black faculty, staff, and students.
  • LaWana Richmond, Chair, (858) 534-2507, Mail Code 0047
  • Davyda Johnson, Co-Chair,   (858) 534-1309, Mail Code 0998

• CADRE (Community Advocates for Disability Rights and Education) A UCSD association that promotes full inclusion and equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
  • Jennifer Gasner, Co-Chair, (858) 534-3929, Mail Code 0529

• Chicano/ Latino Staff Association (CLSA) Provides activities and opportunities to assist in the retention, professional development, and promotion of Chicano/ Latino staff at UCSD.
  • Yolanda Escamilla, Chair (858) 534-3277, Mail Code 0522
  • Ray Rodriquez, Vice Chair (858) 534-0986, Mail Code 0922

• Diversity Staff Association (DSA) The focus is to educate and bring diverse people together for the purpose of promoting acceptance, tolerance, understanding, and tearing down barriers.
  • Isabel Leyva, Chair, (619) 543-3957, Mail Code 8949
  • Carol Sedlacek, Vice Chair, (619)543-5763, Mail Code 8965

• European Staff Association
  • Nadya Valiaeva, Co-chair (858) 552-8585 x2614, Mail Code 0676
  • Marina Miller, Co-Chair, (858) 534-2234, Mail Code 0635

• Faculty and Staff Christian Fellowship An interdenominational group of Christians who meet together regularly.
  • Sam Olundunfe, Chair, 858-822-5002, Mail Code  0908
  • Joe Spano, Vice Chair, 858-534-3613, Mail Code 0101
    
    
• Native American Council at UCSD Envisions education and community as a partnership in which all participants work toward greater understanding and respect for the richness and diversity of Native American cultures.
  • Tami Arashiro, Chair, 858-822-3972, Mail Code 0529
  • Dina Apple, Vice Chair, 619-249-4432                 

• Pan-Asian Staff Association (PASA) Focuses on the needs of UCSD's diverse Asian communities.
  • Annie Flager, Co-Chair, (858) 534-1969, Mail Code 0908S
  • Jocelyn Pacheco, Co-Chair, (858) 534-3993, Mail Code 0085

• UCSD Staff Association Promotes communication at UCSD through forums, events, service opportunities, and fun.
  • Dave Wargo, Chair, (858)534-1026, Mail Code 0404
  • LaWana Richmond, Chair-Elect, (858) 534-2507, Mail Code 0047

• UJIMA Network An alliance of black faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community at UCSD.
  • Ebonee Williams, Chair, (858)534-0394, Mail Code 0433
  • Roger Hailstork, Co-Chair, (858)534-7306, Mail Code 0008

• UCSD LGBT Staff and Faculty Association A faculty and staff association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees.
  • Helen Mout, Chair, (858) 534-0491, Mail Code 0104
  • Fred West, Vice Chair, (858) 822-2709, Mail Code 0982

• Veterans Association at UCSD Supports veterans in the UCSD community through programs beneficial to all UCSD employees.
  • Billiekai Boughton, Chair, (858) 822-5450, Mail Code 0505

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