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)

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Contacts

Co-Chair | Amber Rieder
Education Studies
arieder@ucsd.edu

Co-Chair | Leanne Nordeman
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
lnordeman@ucsd.edu

Website/Digital Tools Support | Jeff Rances
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
jrances@ucsd.edu

Joana Halnez
Neurosciences
jhalnez@ucsd.edu 

Vanessa Hollingsworth
Bioengineering
vkhollingsworth@ucsd.edu

Nadyne Nawar
Computer Science and Engineering
nk2nawar@ucsd.edu