Exemplary Staff Employee Past Recipients

2022-23 Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

Samia Hamnache (PDF)
Administrative Supervisor
Health Sciences: Neurological Surgery

2022-23 Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year 

Ruben Guerrero (PDF)
Hospital Assistant
Health System: Hillcrest Nutrition

Teresa Hernandez (PDF)
Senior Custodian 
Resource Management and Planning: Facilities Management

Alyson Hong (PDF)
Emergency Management/Business Continuity Specialist 
Resource Management and Planning: Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S)

Tugay Inal (PDF)
Supervisor, Rady Technology Help Desk
Academic Affairs: Rady School of Management

Gennie Miranda (PDF)
Director of Operations, IDEA Student Center
Academic Affairs: Jacobs School of Engineering

Donna Mojarro (PDF)
Child Development Center Teacher
Resource Management and Planning: Early Childhood Education Center

Cecilia Ozkan (PDF)
Chief Administrative Officer
Academic Affairs: Ethnic Studies Department

MarDestinee Perez (PDF)
Center Director
Equity Diversity and Inclusion: Center for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion

Stephanie Pineda (PDF)
Senior Academic Advisor
Academic Affairs: Seventh College

Dejan Ristic (PDF)
Facilities Management Specialist
Marine Sciences: Marine Biology

Mariel Schmidt (PDF)
Occupational Therapist
Health System: Hillcrest Senior Behavioral Health

Amina Sheik Mohamed (PDF)
Project Policy Analyst
Health Sciences: Clinical Translational Research Institute

Pa Chia Vue (PDF)
Assistant Director, Financial Support and Student Engagement
VC and Chief Financial Officer: Business and Financial Services

Erin Wilcox (PDF)
Professional Anatomical Scientist
Health Sciences: Medical Education

2021-2022 Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

Brandy Cheshire (PDF)
Project Policy Analyst
Academic Affairs: Academic Senate

2021-22 Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year 

Ashlyn Bernal (PDF)
Project Policy Analyst
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Business and Financial Services

Dennis Brand (PDF)
Facilities Management Specialist
Marine Sciences: Directors Office, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Caitlin Frank (PDF)
Student Life Development Specialist
Student Affairs: Office of Student Conduct

Christina Frink (PDF)
Administration Officer
Academic Affairs: Linguistics

Jose Luis Hernandez, Jr. (PDF)
Facilities Management Specialist
Marine Sciences: Directors Office, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Aaron Jacobson (PDF)
Laboratory Research Supervisor
Health Sciences: Radiology

Jennifer Johnson (PDF)
Academic Human Resources Analyst
Academic Affairs: School of Arts and Humanities

Jeffery Kleve (PDF)
Research Administrator
Academic Affairs: Nanoengineering

Carol Kling (PDF)
Program Administration Support
Academic Affairs: Bioengineering

Jeffrey Lau (PDF)
Academic Human Resources Analyst
Academic Affairs: Linguistics

Antoinette Moore (PDF)
Student Services Advisor
Academic Affairs: Physics

Suzanne Patti (PDF)
Human Resources Generalist
Academic Affairs: Rady School of Management

Gabriela Velasquez (PDF)
HR Operations Analyst
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Housing, Dining and Hospitality

Andrea Willis (PDF)
Student Services Advisor
Academic Affairs: Computer Science & Engineering

Watch the 2021-2022 Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Ceremony video.

2020-21 Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

2020-21 Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year

Amanda Christine Gonzalez (PDF)
Clinical Nurse 2
Health Sciences: Outpatient Medicine Special Clinic

Antonio Nava (PDF)
Senior Strategic Initiatives Analyst
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Operational Strategic Initiatives

Ariane Parkes (PDF)
Student Affairs Manager
Academic Affairs: Political Science

Christa Ludeking (PDF)
Graduate Program Coordinator
Academic Affairs: Ethnic Studies

Fnann Russom Keflezighi (PDF)
Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
Academic Affairs: Muir College

Jason Alessio (PDF)
Catering Events Coordinator
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Housing, Dining & Hospitality

Jesus Ortiz (PDF)
Plumbing Superintendent
Resource Management and Planning: Facilities Management

Kenia Quiñonez (PDF)
Lead Timekeeper/Executive Assistant
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Housing, Dining & Hospitality

Lusia Veksler (PDF)
Faculty Administrator
Academic Affairs: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Lynsey Fitzpatrick (PDF)
Director of Strategic Research Opportunities
Research: Office of Research Affairs

Natania Trapp (PDF)
Associate Director of Student Conduct
Student Affairs: Office of Student Conduct

Rachel V. Syko (PDF)
Resident Relations Coordinator
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Housing, Dining & Hospitality

Robbie Jacob (PDF)
Associate Director of Logistics
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Business and Financial Services

Todd White (PDF)
Senior Custodial Supervisor
Resource Management and Planning: Facilities Management

Watch the 2020-21 Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Award Ceremony video.

Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year

Anastasia (Stasi) Chase (PDF)
Records Analyst 4
Resource Management and Planning: Policy and Records Administration

Amanda Corona (PDF)
Alumni External Relations Specialist 4
Advancement: Alumni & Community Engagement

Juan Figueroa (PDF)
Student Academic Advisor 3
Academic Affairs: Warren College

Eva Friedlander (PDF)
Blank Assistant 3
Marine Sciences: Marine Physical Laboratory

Grace Fuller (PDF)
Student Life Development Specialist 2
Academic Affairs: Sixth College

Yvonne Grobe (PDF)
Financial Services Analyst 3
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Business and Financial Services 

Malia Mahi (PDF)
Administrative Supervisor 2
Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer: Housing, Dining & Hospitality

Joseph Prickitt (PDF)
Project Policy Analyst 4
Health Sciences: Pediatrics 

Edwin Juarez Rosales (PDF)
Computational and Data Science Research Specialist 3
Health Sciences: Medicine

Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year

Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

Margaret Mimie Rattanachane (PDF) (Video)
Blank Assistant 3
Academic Affairs: Education Studies

Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year

Veronica Abreu (PDF) (Video)
Student Services Advisor 3
Academic Affairs: Computer Science and Engineering

Aaron Davis (PDF) (Video)
Research and Development Engineer 3
Marine Sciences: Nimitz Marine Facility

Manuel "Nel" Garcia (PDF) (Video)
Police Sergeant
Resource Management and Planning: Police Department

Tinhtuong "Timm" Nguyentong(PDF) (Video)
Hospital Lab Technician 2
UC San Diego Health: Pathology Lab

Leanne Nordeman (PDF) (Video)
Health Professions Educations Specialist 3
Health Sciences: Biomedical Sciences Graduate Programs

Brett Pickering (PDF) (Video)
Marine Technician 3
Marine Sciences: SIO Directors Office

David Robertson (PDF) (Video)
Career Services Specialist 4
Academic Affairs: School of Global Policy & Strategy

Lindsay Romasanta (PDF) (Video)
Academic Achievement Counselor 4
Student Affairs: Student Success Programs

Natalie Wolfe (PDF) (Video)
Financial Analyst 3
Academic Affairs: Economics

Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year

Jennifer Bowser (PDF) (Video)
Administrative Analyst
Resource Management and Planning: Sustainability Resource Center

Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year

Victor Aguilar (PDF) (Video)
Senior Marine Mechanician
Marine Sciences: Integrative Oceanography Division

Mercedes Alcoser (PDF) (Video)
Administrative Specialist
Health Sciences: Pediatrics

Jennie Chen (PDF) (Video)
Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Sandra Diaz  (PDF) (Video) 
Staff Research Associate 3
Health Sciences: Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Virginia (Ginger) Hazen (PDF) (Video)
Program Representative 3
Research: Office of Research Affairs

Laura Majoch (PDF) (Video)
Student Services Advisor 3
Academic Affairs: Division of Biological Sciences

Elisabeth Mari (PDF) (Video) 
Senior Public Administration Analyst
Health Sciences: Pediatrics

A’verria Martin (PDF) (Video)
Staff Research Associate 4 - Supervisor
Health Sciences: Psychiatry

Maria Orozco (PDF) (Video)
Senior Food Services Manager
Student Affairs: University Centers

Stephen Van Duine (Principal) (PDF) (video)
Surplus Sales Manager
Business and Financial Services

Suzan Cioffi (PDF) (video)
Personnel Analyst
Human Resources Department

Salome (Sali) Coleman (PDF) (video)
Payment Services Specialist
Business and Financial Services

Elizabeth Eddy (PDF) (video)
Research Analyst
Pediatrics

Mary Fisher (PDF) (video)
Supervisor of Administrative Services
Radiation Oncology

Nancy Gilson (PDF) (video)
Director of Degree Programs
School of Global Policy and Strategy

Chris Johnson (PDF) (video)
Groundskeeper
Facilities Management

Tehseen Lazzouni (PDF) (video)
Financial Analyst
Chemistry & Biochemistry

Glenn Little (PDF) (video)
IT and Infrastructure Support Manager
Computer Science and Engineering

Lourdes Rivera (PDF) (video)
SRA 4 - Supervisor
Pediatrics

Angel Huerta (Principal) (PDF) (video)
Senior Food Service Worker
Resource Management and Planning: Early Childhood Education Center

Krissa Beeker (PDF) (video)
Hospital Lab Technician IV Supervisor
UC San Diego Health System: Ultrasound Diagnostics

Gina Butcher (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer III – Supervisor
Health Sciences: School of Medicine Graduate Programs

Marilyn Hardee (PDF)
Staff Research Associate II
Academic Affairs: Animal Care Program

Trevor Henthorn (PDF) (video)
Programmer Analyst III
Academic Affairs: Music

Bryan Hurley (PDF) (video)
Buyer IV
Vice Chancellor and CFO: Business and Financial Services

Cindy Laurence-Huffaker (PDF) (video)
Administrative Analyst – Supervisor
Vice Chancellor and CFO: Housing, Dining, and Hospitality

Erica Lennard (PDF) (video)
Senior Administrative Analyst – Supervisor
Academic Affairs: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Ronald “Sickie” Marcikic (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer III
Student Affairs: Recreation

Lindsay Walton (PDF) (video)
Blank Assistant III
Academic Affairs: Structural Engineering

Cesar Figueroa (Principal) (PDF) (video)
Resident Director 1
Student Affairs: Warren College

Beverly Bernhardt (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer Assistant
Academic Affairs: Sociology

Michael Datte (PDF) (video)
Associate Engineer
Resource Management and Planning: Facilities Management

Thanh Maxwell (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer 1
Academic Affairs: Cognitive Science

Joanna Mickle (PDF) (video)
Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor – Academic Affairs

Minerva Nelson (PDF) (video)
Principal Administrative Analyst – Supervisor
Marine Sciences: Integrative Oceanography Division

Debbie Pino-Saballett (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer 4 – Supervisor
Health Sciences: Student Health Services

Linsey Sala (PDF) (video)
Museum Scientist
Marine Sciences: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Director’s Office

Tonia Snee (PDF) (video)
Personnel Analyst
Business Affairs: Human Resources Department

Kelley Thompson (PDF) (video)
Senior Public Administration Analyst
Health Sciences: Pediatrics

Kathleen McDevitt (Principal) (PDF) (video)
Senior Community Health Program Representative
Health Sciences: Pediatrics

Rafael Acevedo (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer III - Supervisor
Academic Affairs: Economics

Robert Bryan (PDF) (video)
Senior Community Health Program Representative
Health Sciences: Psychiatry

James Galvin (PDF) (video)
Student Affairs Officer III - Supervisor
Student Affairs: International Center

Sarah Hershel (PDF) (video)
Physical Therapist II
UC San Diego Health System: Rehabilitation Services

Anita Ihasz-Davis (PDF) (video)
Blank Assistant III
UC San Diego Health System: Nephrology Programs

Sharon Kelley (PDF) (video)
Principal Administrative Analyst - Supervisor
Academic Affairs: San Diego Supercomputer Center

Saura Naderi (PDF) (video)
Program Representative II
Academic Affairs: Qualcomm Institute, UC San Diego Division of Calit2

Matthew Proctor (PDF) (video)
Child Development Center Teacher II
Resource Management and Planning: Early Childhood Education Center

Richard Walsh (PDF) (video)
Marine Technician III, Nonexempt
Marine Sciences: SIO Director's Office

Belen Bell (Principal) (PDF)
Senior Community Health Program Representative
UCSD Health System: Lifesharing

Amber Bareno (PDF)
Administrative Coordinator - Supervisor
External and Business Affairs: Housing, Dining and Hospitality Services

Somphos (Sam) Chin (PDF)
_____ Assistant III
Marine Sciences: Marine Biology Research Division

Michelle Corcoran (PDF)
Program Representative III
Chancellor’s Office: Special Events and Protocol

Anthony Jakubisin (PDF)
Resident Director I
Student Affairs: Sixth College Student Affairs

Kathleen Margenau (PDF)
Administrative Specialist
Marine Sciences: Climate, Atmospheric Science and Physical Oceanography

Jennifer Oh (PDF)
Principal Administrative Analyst I
Academic Affairs: Research Affairs

Michelle Perez (PDF)
Administrative Analyst
Resource Management & Planning: Auxiliary and Plant Services

Richard Sharp (PDF)
Computer Research Specialist I
Health Sciences: Psychiatry

Phillip Zerofski (PDF)
Marine Technician III
Marine Sciences: Marine Biology Research Division

James Hawkins (Principal) (PDF)
Management Services Officer III
Student Affairs: International Center

Fred Atchison (PDF)
Principal Administrative Analyst - Supervising
Student Affairs: Admissions and Enrollment Services

Susan Faerber (PDF)
Community Health Program Manager
Health Sciences: Cancer Center

Garner Faulkner II (PDF)
Respiratory Therapist IV UCSD
Health System: Respiratory Care

Herbert French (PDF)
Respiratory Therapist III
UCSD Health System: Respiratory Care

Kristin Hansen Kielich (PDF)
Administrative Analyst
Resource Management & Planning: Auxiliary and Plant Services

Camilla Ingram (PDF)
Principal Administrative Analyst I
Marine Sciences: Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Denise Marlin (PDF)
Administrative Specialist
Health Sciences: School of Medicine Dean’s Office

Harold J. Walker (PDF)
Senior Museum Scientist
Marine Sciences: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Director’s Office

Lauren White (PDF)
Program Representative III
Chancellor’s Office: Special Events and Protocol

Jeffrey Rances (Principal) (PDF)
Student Affairs Officer I
Academic Affairs: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Amanda Chavez (PDF)
Program Representative III
External and Business Affairs: Human Resources

Aurora Chelette (PDF)
_____ Assistant III
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Care

Larissa Johnson (PDF)
Sr Community Health Program Rep
Health Sciences: Pediatrics

Ron Kurz (PDF)
Principal Lab Mechanician
Health Sciences: Radiology

Brian MacPherson (PDF)
Police Officer
Resource Management & Planning: Police Department

David Malmberg (PDF)
Associate Development Engineer
Marine Sciences: Marine Science Development Center

Kelly Sheridan (PDF)
Recreational Therapist I
UCSD Medical Center: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services

Julie Staffiero (PDF)
Accountant IV
External and Business Affairs: Business and Financial Services

Matthew Xavier (PDF)
Principal Administrative Analyst I
Resource Management and Planning: Institutional Research

Terry Alexander (Principal)
Administrative Nurse III - Supervisor
Health Sciences: Neurosciences

Jeffrey Borden
Senior Inspector - Planner - Estimator
Business Affairs: Facilities Management

Sean Crowder
Buyer III
Business Affairs: Business and Financial Services

Trina Limberg
Respiratory Therapist IV
UCSD Medical Center: Pulmonary Division

John Newhart
Respiratory Therapist IV
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Therapy

Natalie Powell
Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: Mathematics

Richard Rambo
Electrical Technician — Supervisor
UCSD Medical Center: Clinical Engineering Services

Cynthia Rowe
Principal Administrative Analyst - Supervisor
UCSD Medical Center: Workers' Compensation

Jessica St. Clair
Senior Paralegal Specialist
Student Affairs: Student Policies and Judicial Affairs

Marguerite Wilson
Hospital Laboratory Technician IV - Supervisor
Health Sciences: Ophthamology

Mark Reeves (Principal)
Community Health Program Manager
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Care

Diana Bergen
Sr. Landscape Architect
Business Affairs: Facilities Management

Christine Brown-Taylor
Clinical Social Worker III
Health Sciences: Psychiatry

Kathryn Caro
Administrative Specialist
Health Sciences: Medicine

Lisa Dacey
Physical Therapist I
UCSD Medical Center: Rehabilitation Services

Mary Darling
Administrative Analyst — Supervising
External Relations: Scripps Development Office

Thomas X. Gilkison
Student Affairs Officer II — Supervising
Student Affairs: Early Academic Outreach Program

Heather Herman
Nurse Practitioner III
UCSD Medical Center: Cancer Center

Blanca Melendrez
Community Health Program Manager
Health Sciences: Pediatrics

Christi Middlesworth
Assistant III
Health Sciences: Psychiatry

David C. Harders (Principal)
Development Technician IV
UCSD Medical Center: Chaplain Services

Portia Bibb
Sr. Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: School of International Relations and Pacific Studies

Mary L. Brown
Administrative Specialist
Academic Affairs: Office of Contract and Grant Administration

Maria A. Cordileone
Administrative Assistant III — Supervising
UCSD Medical Center: Rehabilitation Services

Sylvester N. Jones
Police Officer
Business Affairs: Police Department

Harriet Kounaves
Sr. Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: Jacobs School of Engineering

Grace So-Wan Lo
Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist — Supervising
UCSD Medical Center: Blood Bank

Philip S. Panzarella
Respiratory Therapist II
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Care

Scott P. Paulson
Library Assistant III
Academic Affairs: Geisel Library

Sharon Ross
Community Health Program Manager
UCSD Medical Center: Lifesharing

Alonso Noble (Principal)
Assistant Superintendent
Business Affairs: Facilities Management

Terry Albritton
Senior Community Health Program Representative
Health Sciences: Medicine

Gina Giles-Oas
Administrative Supervisor
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Care

Willerma Harrison
Clinical Nurse III
UCSD Medical Center: Nursing 2 West Thornton Hospital

Davell Jackson-Brown
Administrative Assistant III
Business Affairs: Housing and Dining Services

Robert Jones
Police Sergeant
Business Affairs: Police Department

Ange Mason
Administrative Specialist
Academic Affairs: San Diego Supercomputer Center

Anna Gandolfi Mason
Program Representative III
External Relations: Information Technology and Financial Systems

Jennifer Reichstadt
Staff Research Associate IV — Supervisor
Health Sciences: Psychiatry

Carol Rogers
Principal Administrative Analyst I
Office of the Chancellor: Office of Sexual Harassment Prevention and Policy

Leann Cortimiglia (Principal)
Clinical Nurse III
UCSD Healthcare: UCSD Regional Burn Center

Aaron Borovoy
Senior Publications Coordinator
UCSD Publications

David Cupp
Computer Resource Manager
Student Affairs: Admissions & Enrollment Services

Penny Dockry
Administrative Analyst
Marine Sciences: Marine Biology Research Division, SIO

Theotis Duncan
Senior Custodian Supervisor
Business Affairs: Facilities Management

Julia Engstrom
Director
Business Affairs: UCSD Catering

Lourdes (Lou) Felix
Executive Assistant
Health Sciences: Vice Chancellor/ Dean, School of Medicine

Ann Fulcher
Program Manager
Hearts and Hands Volunteer Doula Program — Women's Specialties Health Services

Esteban Marquez
Administrative Analyst
Student Affairs: Financial Aid Office

Brenda Wong
Biosafety Officer
Business Affairs: Environment, Health and Safety

Mamie E. Gonzalez (Principal)
Senior Administrative Analyst — Supervisor
Health Sciences: Office of the Dean — School of Medicine

Susan (Suzi) M. Dandos
Senior Administrative Analyst
External Relations: Special Events and Protocol

Bobbie J. Gray
Student Affairs Officer III
Student Affairs: Career Services Center

Marcelle J. Hawkins
Senior Administrative Analyst
Marine Sciences: SIO Graduate Department

Ann Marie Malo
Administrative Nurse II — Supervisor
UCSD Healthcare: Burn Center

Emily Marx
Student Affairs Officer II
Student Affairs: Office of Student Affairs — Student Life

Robert Newman
Programmer Analyst II
Marine Sciences: Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics

Robert J. Patterson
Maintenance Mechanic
Business Affairs: Housing and Dining Services

Jennifer Ann Scholl
Assistant III
Academic Affairs: Department of Theatre and Dance

Annie W. Townsend
Senior Museum Scientist
Marine Sciences: Office of the Director — SIO

Jennifer Beauchamp (Principal)
Student Affairs Officer I
Academic Affairs: Department of Philosophy

Happy Aston-Snow
Senior Writer
Business Affairs: Administrative Computing and Telecommunications

Ralph John Baldi
Senior Vocational Nurse
UCSD Healthcare: Burn Center

Dennis Beeson
Accountant IV
Business Affairs: Business and Financial Services

Richard (Rich) P. Belmontez
Environment, Health and Safety Specialist II
Business Affairs: Environment, Health and Safety

Earline (Earl) Delos Santos
Administrative Specialist
Academic Affairs: Dean's Office — Social Sciences

Kendyl Goldston
Administrative Specialist
Marine Sciences: SIO Director's Office

Alan B. Jenkins
Police Officer
Business Affairs: Police Department

Anne C. Marston
Clinical Nurse II
UCSD Healthcare: Outpatient Center Orthopaedic Surgery

Jan Phillips-Clar
Management Services Officer III
UCSD Healthcare: Respiratory Therapy

• Tom Bryne (Principal)
• Gina Butcher
• Francesco Carusi
• Elsie M. Collado-Koman
• Carol DeJohnette
• Jill Hammons-Ives 
• Tim Mendez
• Patricia Rose
• Elvie Sevilla
• Nancy Wahlig

• Karen Rapp (Principal)
• Frank M. Biegler
• Jean Carpenter
• Karen Heftmann
• Susan Herzig
• Michael Kizzee
• Mark Maltby
• Cynthia Muylle
• Deborah Seidle
• Harold J. Walker Jr.