About Export Control

• Determine whether the activity is subject to U.S. jurisdiction
• Classify the technology or goods involved (e.g., subject to ITAR, EAR, or other controls)
• Work with researchers to develop Technology Control Plans
• Determine whether any embargoes apply or whether any prohibited parties or destinations are involved
• Determine if a license is needed for the particular technology and particular end-use and end-user
• Determine if any license exemptions or exceptions are available (e.g., public domain, fundamental research, etc.)
• Determine if a license is required, and if so apply promptly and keep records
• Provide customized training on various export control topics

Laura Provencher

Laura Provencher is the Export Control Director for UC San Diego. She has over 10 years of combined experience working closely with cross-campus constituents to assess and secure international travel and controlled (EAR, ITAR, CUI) data, items, and research. Laura has co-authored articles on elicitation and research security and presented on export control topics, evaluating international travel risk, avoiding coercive risks, and emergency preparedness and response. She has a BA in Psychology and Education from the University of California, Davis and an MA in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona. 

Ivan Hernandez

Ivan Hernandez is a Senior Export Analyst for UC San Diego. Ivan has worked for UC San Diego's Department of Linguistics as a Language Instructor, teaching Spanish language and a specialized course in Spanish for the Health Sciences. He has also worked in the legal and finance fields. Ivan holds a dual B.A. in French and Spanish Literature, a J.D. from UC Berkeley School of Law, a Master of Advanced Studies in Health Law & Policy from UC San Diego, and a Master of Science in Bioethics from Columbia University. He has a passion for issues at the crux of law and ethics, healthcare, human rights, and public policy.    

Eric Dean

Eric S. Dean is the UC San Diego Facility Security Officer and Insider Threat Program Senior Official. Mr. Dean also develops and monitors Technology Control Plans for UC San Diego’s Export Control Office, ensuring that UC San Diego research programs are protected and in compliance with U.S. export regulations. Mr. Dean is a decorated and honorably retired FBI official with more than 25 years of national security, law enforcement, and management experience.  Mr. Dean possesses Joint Duty Certification awarded by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in recognition of successful overseas assignments, and received 28 meritorious service awards presented by the FBI, DoD, and other U.S. Intelligence Community organizations.  Mr. Dean believes that a growth mindset and eagerness to take on new and complex challenges are key to professional and personal success.

Ashley Rubio

Ashley Rubio is the Export Analyst and Assistant FSO for UC San Diego. Ashley graduated with her BA in English from San Diego State University. While studying for her undergrad, she worked for a biology lab and grants which supported first generation and underrepresented students. Her interest in research compliance for higher universities brought her to work for SDSU's Research Affairs Office for over 6 years focusing on Financial Conflict of Interest and Responsible Conduct of Research. She also lead programs and events that promoted and helped advance student research.

Christina Continelli

Christina Continelli is an Export Control Analyst for UC San Diego. Before being brought on as an analyst, she supported both Export Control and Conflict of Interest as an administrative assistant, and prior to that spent six years at UC San Diego’s Geisel Library, also in a support capacity, for Communications, Development, and Enterprise Services. Christina graduated with her BA in History from San Francisco State, and earned her MFA in poetry from California College of the Arts.

Diane Pinkerton

Diane Pinkerton

Jeralyn Martinez

Jeralyn Martinez is an Export Control Student Assistant at UC San Diego. She is a Cognitive Science student with a minor in Computer Science. She has been actively engaged with the Export Control Office, providing support in navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC). She has interned as a User Experience Researcher with the technology company VRillAR and the Seoul World Jewelry Museum. Jeralyn is passionate about UX/UI and the intersection of technology, design, and cognitive science. She plans on attending graduate school in 2025.

Kirthin Rajkumar

Kirthin Rajkumar is one of the Student Assistants of the Export Control Office at University of California - San Diego. He is a fourth year student studying Mathematics - Computer Science. He is very passionate about software development. Prior to this position, Kirthin worked in the Physics department as a proctor, and as a tutor for TRIO at UCSD. In his free time, he enjoysworking out and watching UFC or Boxing.  

Parissa Teli

Parissa Teli is an Export Controls and Facility Security Officer Assistant at UC San Diego. Currently, she is a senior undergraduate student at Sixth College, pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Parissa has gained valuable experience as a summer intern at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific and as an instructional assistant for the Introduction to Mechanical Design class at UC San Diego. With a keen interest in standards and regulations, Parissa is committed to continually learning and embracing new challenges that drive both personal and professional development.