Felicia Arredondo

Academic Affairs 2007 Star PerformerAcademic Affairs 2007 Star Performer

Felicia ArredondoFelicia Arredondo

Signature Program Representative,University Extension

“Felicia’s attitude is always one of ‘can do’… This behavior is contagious – other

department staff, as well as adjacent department’s staff, have begun to model

her style.”~ Vicki Krantz, Director, Business Mgmt Program


Portia BibbPortia Bibb

Assistant Director, External Relations,Graduate School of IR/PS

“Portia radiates joy, kindness, generosity and optimism. She is the best of our

community, and this has translated into resounding success for our School.”

~ Deborah Morrison, Assistant Dean


April BjornsenApril Bjornsen

Manager, Graduate Student Admissions,Office of Graduate Studies

“Her sense of responsibility, willingness to help others, and friendly manner promote a positive environment in the office and

with departments across campus.”~ Tim Johnston, Assistant Dean


Mary BrownMary Brown

Administrative Specialist, Office of Contract & Grant Administration

“Mary’s volunteer involvement in community service allows her to share her

experiences and personal success at UCSD, and to encourage others to attain their dreams and success to the best of

their abilities.”~ Pamela Alexander, Assistant Director


Robert BuffingtonRobert Buffington

Programmer Analyst,Center for Research in Language

“Bob is unfailingly cheerful, with a wry, often self-deprecating sense of humor.

This lightens the mood of everyone in the lab and contributes to the friendly

cooperative atmosphere…”~ Scott Makeig, Research Scientist/Director SCCN


Laurie CastilloLaurie Castillo

Student Affairs Assistant,Rady School of Management

“She is unfailingly positive when working with students and student organizations,

providing a high level of service while being mindful of policies and procedures.”

~ JoAnne Starr, Assistant Dean, MBA Programs


Brian ChurchwellBrian Churchwell

Lead Programmer Analyst,Rady School of Management“Brian’s calm demeanor and attentiveness,

as well as his past results, combine to reassure his customers that their problem will be promptly addressed and resolved.”

~ Delbert Foit, Continuing Educator


Karen CorderoKaren Cordero

Assistant Program Manager,Rady School of Management“While never shy about suggesting creative

approaches to a challenge, she is particularly good at listening to others’

viewpoints and forging paths of compromise.”

~ Clark Jordan, Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Education


Tommy DuongTommy Duong

Programmer Analyst,Electrical & Computer Engineering

“Without Tommy’s unique skills and knowledge, patience, creativity and

persistence for excellence, the department would not be as automated or

well managed as we are.”~ Edgar Hodge, Programmer Analyst


Olivia FernandezOlivia Fernandez

Financial Administration Specialist,Beyster Institute, Rady School of Management

“She approaches all of her responsibilities with optimism, a willingness to pitch in

and help with any project, and a contagious sense of humor.”

~ Ronald Bernstein, Deputy Director/CFO


Veronica GarciaVeronica Garcia

Fiscal Assistant,Rady School of Management

“She wishes to make a real, positive difference at UCSD and wishes to

contribute to the development of others.”~ Bill Cherom, Assistant Dean


Jill GibsonJill Gibson

Assistant Director of Development,Rady School of Management“Jill doesn’t hide her knowledge but shares

her secrets so that others at UCSD can share in a similar outcome.”

~ Graig Eastin, Senior Director of Development


Cheryl HileCheryl Hile

Fund Administrator,Computer Science & Engineering

“Cheryl displays a tremendous can-do attitude and her competence and

proactive execution comes with an incredible capacity as a team player.”

~ Rajesh Gupta, Professor


Kim-Loan HuynhKim-Loan Huynh

Academic Personnel Specialist,Division of Biological Sciences

“Kim cares for us postdocs as if we were part of her own family.”

~ Uwe Schumann, Postdoc


Hedi JafariHedi Jafari

Financial Manager,Theatre & Dance

“He is extremely well-liked and respected by his peers and coworkers, who

frequently approach him for advice regarding a large range of issues, both

personal and professional.”~ Mark Maltby, Business Officer


Davyda JohnsonDavyda Johnson

Human Resources Coordinator,Education Studies

“Davyda’s superb communication skills have been of tremendous help in keeping the department updated and informed of

pending and existing issues…”~ Jill Rowe, Financial Manager


Harriet KounavesHarriet Kounaves

Academic Personnel Manager,Jacobs School of Engineering

“As Dean it is extraordinary to find a staff member who relieves you of the details…

I never knew how easy academic personnel could be until Harriett joined

our office.”~ Frieder Seible, Dean


Josef KuceraJosef Kucera

Recording Engineer,Music

“Each of us in the Music department at UCSD has experienced moments of musical enlightenment through Mr.

Kucera’s interventions in recording.”~ Steven Schick, Professor


Matthew KullbergMatthew Kullberg

Manager, IT Support,San Diego Supercomputer Center

“Matt continually develops his staff members, lifting them up and

encouraging them… His personal work ethic sets a standard you can see his

employees strive to emulate.”~ Fran Berman, Director


Melissa La BouffMelissa La Bouff

Events Coordinator, Insititute for International, Comparative & Area Studies

“Melissa has impressed is with her uncommon ability to juggle multiple competing projects with a calm and

professional poise.”~ Gershon Shafir, Director


Trudy LaDueTrudy LaDue

Executive Assistant to the Provost,Muir College Provost’s Office“She is particularly sensitive to the needs of

new, younger staff members, and devotes considerable time and effort to mentoring

those under her supervision.”~ Susan Smith, Provost


Sarah LeonSarah Leon

Student Affairs Coordinator,Center for Iberian & Latin American Studies

“Sarah’s spirit of collaboration makes her excel in a team environment.”

~ Martha Salinas, Business Officer


Kelly MaheuKelly Maheu

Assistant Director, Academic Compensation, Academic Personnel

“Kelly is outstanding in her ability to provide support and guidance in a very

uplifting manner. She shares her expertise in a way that is both motivating

and growth enhancing.”~ June Petersen, Business Officer, Philosophy


M'Lissa MichelsonM'Lissa Michelson

Manager, Human Resources and Payroll,Electrical & Computer Engineering

“M’Lissa cares about the faculty and administrative staff, cares about our lives,

cares if we are happy at UCSD, she is a great listener and we all confide in her.”

~ Gabriel Rebeiz, Professor


Shanley MillerShanley Miller

Financial Manager,Chemistry / Biochemistry

“Many members of her staff have told me that they have learned more under her than ever and how she expresses joy in

their success.”~ Marjorie Hardy, Business Officer


Antonio MoraAntonio Mora

Senior Animal Technician,Psychology

“Antonio is an outstanding employee, a quick and efficient worker, a great

department citizen… He is always positive and willing to take care of any and every

unexpected task that comes his way.”~ Michael Gorman, Professor


Mira MorseMira Morse

Data Manager,Jacobs School of Engineering

“Mira is positively influencing our work environment by improving the foundation

of our university – the work flow, communication systems and

organization.”~ Adam DiProfio, Director, Budget & Planning


Janie Orwig-SacchettiJanie Orwig-Sacchetti

Senior Animal Technician,Animal Care Program“She is efficient, organized and adaptive to

the needs of individual investigators.”~ Cynthia Snyder, MD, Assistant Research Scientist


Luis PalaciosLuis Palacios

Programmer Analyst,Center for Research in Language“He is always available to answer questions

and provide technical support to students, staff, visitors and academics”

~ Emelia Marapao-Rivera, HR Administrative Assistant


Suzanne PattiSuzanne Patti

Staff HR Manager,Rady School of Management

“She is a constant source of stability and sound judgment and an absolute pleasure

to work with on a daily basis.”~ Frances Stanko, Administrative/Instructional Coordinator


Margaret PaulsonMargaret Paulson

Project Assistant,Center for Research in Language

“She is a good example for all of us to incorporate environmentally safe

practices in the workplace.”~ Shelley Marquez, Business Officer


Scott PaulsonScott Paulson

Library Assistant,Geisel Library

“Scott’s everyday approach to improvements at the workplace has a

great impact at no financial cost.”~ Jane Peterson, Program Representative, Stuart Collection


Daphne PleasantDaphne Pleasant

Cashiering Manager,University Extension

“Daphne played a key role in recognizing the problems and deficiencies we were facing and identifying the end results

we were hoping to achieve.”~ Yuki Marsden, Business Officer


Heather PrattHeather Pratt

Executive Assistant to the Dean,Biological Sciences Dean’s Office

“Her excellent attitude and dedication to the needs of the office, whatever they may be, make her a truly exemplary

employee.”~ Suresh Subramani, Interim Dean


Karen RobertsKaren Roberts

Web Developer,University Extension“In each interaction with her counterparts,

she models behavior and sets a tone that inspires teamwork and the positive

treatment of others.”~ Benjamin Johnson, Web Marketing Manager


Lea SapinosoLea Sapinoso

Administrative Assistant,Rady School of Management

“Lea has truly become a master multi-tasker, often assisting multiple

departments. She always completes these various tasks

with grace and a smile.”~ Gladys Selfridge, Dean's Executive Assistant


Gladys SelfridgeGladys Selfridge

Dean’s Executive Assistant,Rady School of Management

“She is a person who believes in possibilities and takes the action needed to achieve goals – both for herself and

others – and we are all richer for having her in our lives.”

~ Maria Lofftus, Chief of Staff


Reyna StallingsReyna Stallings

IAEP Programs Coordinator, Insititute for International, Comparative & Area Studies

“Reyna is a natural team member and always works to bring the morale up on

whatever project she is working on.”~ Christi Gilhoi, Director, International House


Lois StewartLois Stewart

Graduate Program Officer,Mathematics

“She is the ‘go-to’ person in the department when a task is

overwhelmingly complicated and requires a highly

detailed organization plan.”~ Nancy Hartley, Business Officer


Yongxuan SuYongxuan Su

Senior Development Engineer,Chemistry / Biochemistry

“His hard work, dedication and expertise has directly contributed to the research success of many individuals at U.C. San

Diego”~ Seth Cohen, Assistant Professor


Robert SundbergRobert Sundberg

Senior Animal Technician,Psychology“His attitude is unfailingly positive and he is

always willing to accept any other work as needed, rearranging the rest of his

schedule to ensure its timely completion.”~ Peter Hinkley, Business Officer


Ann TatroAnn Tatro

Payroll/Personnel and HR Assistant,Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

“Ann projects a positive image of the department to the larger UCSD

community by being a role model as an employee where she provides an

exceptionally high level of service.”~ Debra Ambrose, Manager, Academic Affairs & HR


Giselle Van LuitGiselle Van Luit

Student Affairs Officer,Education Studies

“Giselle volunteers her time and energy to all facets of our program, and takes a

creative look at our ongoing processes to keep them streamlined and effective.”

~ Pamela Fruge, Business Officer


Jackie VignesJackie Vignes

Project Assistant,Division of Biological Sciences

“…it’s not only Jackie’s unusually high standard of excellence and

professionalism that’s deserving of recognition; it’s also the exceptionally

human way she does her job.”~ James Posakony, Professor


Julie VitaleJulie Vitale

Program Advisor, Insititute for International, Comparative & Area Studies

“Her positive and friendly demeanor and consistently cheerful attitude infuse our

daily work environment with a contagious spirit of camaraderie.”

~ Diana Wilder, Business Officer


Richard WeymouthRichard Weymouth

Principal Electronics Technician,Division of Biological Sciences

“He is very hardworking, kind and dedicated. Also, Rich is always looking for a way to make things simpler/faster/more

efficient.”~ Julia Dyachok, Postdoctoral Fellow


Julie WilliamsJulie Williams

Business Officer,Linguistics“She has an impeccably professional sense

and approach to her job: she has a fundamental understanding of what is required for the greater good and

maintains her focus on that.”~ John Moore, Chair


Eric WilliamsonEric Williamson

Programmer/Systems Administrator,Rady School of Management

“He has a strong sense of empathy for his customers and genuinely cares about making their work lives a little better.”

~ Erik Nelson, Chief Technology Officer


Van WongVan Wong

Development Engineer,Bioengineering

“Van has a pleasingly optimistic attitude towards all tasks at hand, and this quality has been both comforting and helpful to

individual in a fast-paced research environment.”

~ Robert Sah, Professor


Heather Fowler ZionHeather Fowler Zion

Academic Files Coordinator,Literature

“Heather’s extraordinary dedication to her work and the effort she puts into all tasks

she is asked to perform make her an exceptional colleague and a respected

member of our department.”~ Don Wayne, Chair

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