Staff

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    Alyscia Richards

    Executive Assistant

    As executive assistant to the dean, I provide high-level administrative support, including calendar management, preparing documents and communications, coordinating projects and events, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and serving as a primary point of contact for the dean.
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    Verna Rodriguez

    Executive Director

    As executive director, I oversee the administrative aspects of the MTM program to maintain an effective cross-campus program. My role also includes budget and campus administrative functions, marketing and student recruitment, acting as GSAO for students, helping to run the capstone course and more.

  • Leah Roe, PhD

    Assistant Researcher

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    Victoria Ross

    Program Manager

    As a Program Coordinator, I manage the UCSF-UCB Joint Bioengineering Graduate Program and I provide administrative support for special projects in the Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences.

  • Lita San Juan

    Accounting Services Analyst

    In my role as a financial analyst, I manage financial accounts and oversee purchasing, vendor contracts, reimbursements, and the reconciliation process. I am the department contact for current UCSF accounts payable, MyExpense, and BearBuy policies pertaining to financial related issues.

  • Jimmy Sit

    Post Award Analyst

    I provide post-award support to the following labs/principal investigators: Leslie Benet, PhD, Tony Capra, PhD, Sophie Dumont, PhD, Anthony Hunt, PhD, Nancy Sambol, PhD, and Rada Savic, PhD (UM1).
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    Katherine Tam

    Communications Director

    As communications director, I lead and execute communications and marketing strategies to advance the school’s mission and strategic goals, and to elevate its visibility and brand.

  • Jeanie Tran

    Research Administrator

    As research administrator, I am responsible for effectively managing PIs’ portfolios by updating projections in PLUS, running financial reports, ensuring spending aligns with sponsor terms and conditions, providing guidance on award terms and policies, and more.
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  • Kevin Wong

    Research Administrator

    I specialize in post-award financial management, supporting faculty in managing research funding and ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements. With expertise in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis, I help faculty navigate grant administration to achieve research…

  • Tara Wong

    Senior Financial Analyst

    I specialize in post-award financial management, supporting faculty in managing research funding and ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements. With expertise in budgeting, reporting, and financial analysis, I help faculty navigate grant administration to achieve research…

  • Alesia Woods

    Vice Dean of Administration and Finance

    I direct the financial, administrative, and educational affairs of the school, overseeing business operations, personnel management, and budgets. I lead the Office of Administration, which oversees Dean’s Office activities related to communications, compliance, purchasing, finance, and operations.

  • Shalimar Xayavong, MBA

    Senior Financial Analyst

    As a member of the Business Operations Team in the Office of Administration, I manage the operational budget for the Office of Administration and Education Unit in the Dean’s Office. I work closely with Vice Dean of Administration and Finance Alesia Woods and the Business Operations Team to ensure…