Graduate Resource and Advisors Network (GRADNet)

The Graduate Resource and Advisors Network (GRADNet) is a volunteer staff organization that supports, develops, and empowers graduate staff and advisors in networking, organizing, and sharing of information and resources in order to advance and influence the issues pertinent to graduate education at UC San Diego.

• Foster a collaborative community among graduate staff and advisors and provide a forum for ongoing discussion among all graduate professionals.
• Explore critical topics relevant to serving the diverse needs and body of students in graduate education.
• Engage with various campus representatives and offices regarding changes in policies or regulations that affect graduate students and graduate education.
• Develop and share best practices and as a consulting body impact, influence, and shape graduate affairs policy at UC San Diego.
• Acknowledge and recognize the vital role of graduate student affairs and promote professional development opportunities in the profession.

Graduate Resource and Advisors Network (GRADNet)

email: ucsandiego.gradnet@gmail.com

Contacts

Kate Edwards
Chair
Department of Visual Arts
(858) 822-3882
vis-grad@ucsd.edu

Amber Rieder
Vice Chair
Education Studies
(858) 534-2462
arieder@ucsd.edu

Jeffrey Rances
Website/Digital Tools Support
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
(858) 534-9728
jrances@ucsd.edu

Cathy Pugh
Social Coordinator
Economics
(858) 534-3293
cpugh@ucsd.edu

Mary E. Ward
Treasurer/Financial
Theater & Dance
(858) 534-1046
meward@ucsd.edu

Leanne Nordeman
Treasurer/Financial
School of Medicine
(858) 534-0006
lnordeman@ucsd.edu

Josh Miller
Communications
Department of Family Medicine and Public Health
(858) 534-0094
j3miller@ucsd.edu

Julie Lukehart
Secretary
Medicine
(858) 246-2622
jlukehart@ucsd.edu

Melanie Lynn
Training and Professional Development
Communication
(858) 534-2379
m1lynn@ucsd.edu