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Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Kourtney MurrayDatabase Management SpecialistUC San Diego Library“Over the past year, Kourtney led a projectto re-classify and re-organize all of the serialsin the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO)Library in preparation for its moveand integration into the Geisel Librarycollection. Her leadership of thiscomplicated effort was stellar.”• Linda BarnhartDepartment Head, Metadata ServicesUC San Diego LibraryAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Tiffany SwiderskiBusiness AnalystUC San Diego Library“Tiffany's efforts have streamlined the work ofthe unit, presented management with criticalinformation needed to make decisions andallowed us to reduce our effort and staffingwhile continuing to provide high level services.”• Karen GerstoftDepartment Head , Business and FinanceUC San Diego LibraryAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Wilson CheungProgrammer AnalystDepartment of Mathematics“Wilson is the best IT person I have ever seen inmy 35-plus years as a University professor by along shot. He is a remarkable person. He has anoutstanding memory, is incredibly meticulousand he is an excellent problem solver.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• J. William HeltonProfessorDepartment of Mathematics

Julia GuevaraFinancial OfficerDivision of Physical Sciences“Though not one to be comfortable in thelimelight, Julia splendors us with values ofdecency and fair-mindedness so pervasively thather strength does not go unnoticed. In her ownright, Julia is our quiet leader.”• Barbara SeipelAssistant DeanDivision of Physical SciencesAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Holly ProudfootUndergraduate Affairs CoordinatorDepartment of Mathematics“Holly developed a number of forward-thinkingprocedures for the student affairs staff to follow.These procedures provide consistentand meaningful advising to transfer students,and many of them have been copied byother departments.”• Scott RollansStudent Affairs ManagerDepartment of MathematicsAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Kevin SmithComputing Facility ManagerDepartment of Physics“Kevin is a true partner in the IT enterprisein Physics, not just an employee. What Igreatly appreciate about him is that he'cares' even when it is not 'his job' andeven when the demands are urgent andway beyond the call of duty.”• Dimitri BasovProfessor and ChairDepartment of PhysicsAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Erica TwiningStudent Affairs DirectorDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry“Erica's efforts have instilled a new senseof respect for the Student Affairs Office and,under Erica's leadership, the faculty exhibita much higher and new level of trustin the Student Affairs Office.”• Seth CohenProfessor and ChairDepartment of Chemistry and BiochemistryAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Veronica Henson-PhillipsStudent Affairs and Diversity CoordinatorOffice of Graduate Studies“In just five minutes of conversation withVeronica, it is clear she is passionate abouteducation, passionate about increasing theminority population at UCSD and undauntedby obstacles. She has made my departmentbetter, stronger and more diverse.”• Hilari FordGraduate CoordinatorDepartment of PhysicsAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Mary BaranSenior Compensation AnalystOffice of the EVC-Academic Personnel Services“Mary serves as a role model encouragingkindness, calmness, and fitness toensure a pleasant and healthy workplace.Though she never seeks accolades,Mary deserves recognition for supportingthe University's mission through herextraordinary service and dedication.”• Kelly MaheuDirector, Compensation and Data ReportingOffice of the EVC-Academic Personnel ServicesAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Stephen HamiltonManager, Application Development and Data ManagementOffice of the EVC–Resource Administration“I cannot count the number of times users acrosscampus have provided me unsolicited positivefeedback on Steve's customer service andattitude. He is increasingly recognized at thecampus level as someone who can successfullytransform manual or paper processesto electronic or automated ones.”• Bobb BarileDirector, Organizational DevelopmentOffice of the EVC-Resource AdministrationAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Renee LeeStudent Affairs ManagerSummer Session, Office of the EVC-Resource Administration“Renee sets the bar high by providingtop-level customer service with the utmostrespect and strongly believes in leadingchange by example. Since she began workingfor the Summer Session office, customerrelations have increased and improved.”• Becky ArceDirectorSummer Session, Office of the EVC-Resource AdministrationAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Susanne DegherDepartment Administrator and Intake AdvisorDepartment of Philosophy“Susanne is the glue that binds thedepartment together and who triages theintersecting actions between faculty, staff,students and visitors. When in doubt,the department starts with Susanne.”• Debra AmbroseManagement Services OfficerDepartments of Philosophy and HistoryAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Katherine EdwardsStudent Affairs Manager and Graduate CoordinatorDepartment of Visual Arts“Kate initiated the department in adoptingIMS and created new processes still usedtoday in equipment checkout, the hiring andtraining of gallery sitters, and computerizingmany of the student affairs duties.”• Jordan CrandallProfessor and ChairDepartment of Visual ArtsAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Tad LinfestyFacilities ManagerDepartment of Visual Arts“I have admired Tad's ability to juggle manypressing demands and maintain his composurewhen most would have been pulling their hairout. He excels at not just being a member of theteam, but in leading the group.”• Jacqueline GriffinManagement Services OfficerDepartment of Visual ArtsAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Leah Tamayo-BrionAcademic Personnel CoordinatorDepartment of History“Leah's response times are universallyearlier than expected, the quality of herwork is impeccably thorough, and heranswers to queries are always well-considered.I feel honored to work with a colleague ofsuch quality standards.”• Gail ParishFiscal ManagerDepartment of HistoryAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Eneraldo BarcenaMultimedia SpecialistRady School of Management“During school breaks Ener often flies home tothe Philippines where he sponsors children at anorphanage. Over Spring Break 2013, Ener will bethere helping to build a belfry for the church.Always ready to help, always willing to lend ahand, Ener is an incredible employee.”• Dean OlsenDirector, Computing and Information SystemsRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Stephanie BoomhowerCareer Development AdvisorRady School of Management“Stephanie was able to creatively andeffectively find means of providing deepersupport in the students’ career process thanever before. The business community and ouralumni feel a new sense of ownership in thecareer success of the MBAs at UC San Diego!”• Robin DarmonDirector, MBA Career ConnectionsRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Frances DiazCurriculum and Faculty Support SupervisorRady School of Management“I rely on Frances' expertise and trust herjudgment. She ensures that our researchproductivity and ability to delivery high qualityteaching is never too strained.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• Hyoduk ShinAssistant Professor-Innovation, Technology & OperationsRady School of Management

Alexandra FreshCurriculum and Faculty Support RepresentativeRady School of Management“We believe Alexandra single-handedly does thework of two or more staff members! Her workethic, level of energy, commitment anddedication truly deserves this recognition.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• Delbert Foit, Jr.LecturerRady School of Management

Michael LiseskiHelp Desk TechnicianRady School of Management“Michael has built interdepartmental relationswhile almost single-handedly orchestratingphone and data line setup to the entire building.His work ethic stands out as an example to ourstudent workers for their future endeavors.”• Tugay InalHelp Desk SupervisorRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Christine McMahanDean's Executive AssistantRady School of Management“Christine volunteers extensively with veterans,patients, and in raising scholarship dollars andfinancial aid for underserved children. She is aperson who believes in possibilities and takesthe action needed to achieve goals.”• Maria LofftusAssistant Dean, Academic Affairs and Special InitiativesRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Michelle NguyenMBA Admissions CoordinatorRady School of Management“Regardless of her workload, Michellealways has a positive attitude in workingwith colleagues, campus units and thepublic. She is a trusted colleague and friendto other staff members.”• Margie FrazeeDirector, MBA Recruitment and AdmissionsRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Laurie SpearsEvent Planner, Development & Alumni RelationsRady School of Management“Laurie has implemented several innovativesystems to ensure not only that events at theRady School of Management run smoothly, buteveryone involved is kept up to date with theprogress of the event.”• Christine McMahanDean's Executive AssistantRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Christina Wood MartinezUndergraduate Academic AdvisorRady School of Management“Christina is patient, reassuring and treatseach student with the utmost respect. Thepersonal attention she shows them workstoward Rady's goal to make undergradsfeel like part of the Rady family.”• Gila ZanelliUndergraduate Program ManagerRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Gila ZanelliUndergraduate Program ManagerRady School of Management“Gila researched and identified how eachcollege's breadth requirements could bemet by one or more of Rady's proposedundergraduate courses. She provided heranalysis to the colleges, and it was accepted.”• Clark JordanAssistant DeanRady School of ManagementAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Lovella CachoProject and Events ManagerThe Qualcomm Institute“I like to joke that if human cloning everbecomes one of UCSD’s standard researchplatforms, the university would be wise toclone the ideal workforce from a singleemployee: Lovella Cacho. My life has beenmade all the richer by having had theopportunity to work with her.”• Tiffany FoxPublic Information RepresentativeAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star PerformerThe Qualcomm Institute

Anjali GuptaProgram ManagerThe Qualcomm Institute“Ms. Gupta has served as a mentor to a numberof UCSD undergraduate students who work onthe SMART project as part of their fieldplacement/internship experience. Theseexperiences have helped them become betterprepared and more apt for success in the nextstage of their career.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• Kevin PatrickProfessorDepartment of Family and Preventative Medicine

Sharon KelleyDirector, Human ResourcesSan Diego Supercomputer Center“Sharon manages to give hope and comfort evenin the most trying times. In one case, she workeddiligently for months with the UCSD and UCOPHR representatives to ensure that the family of afaculty member who unexpectedly passed awayreceived the resources they needed to carry onthrough their loss.”• Alma PalazzoloManagement Services OfficerSan Diego Supercomputer CenterAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Christian KotheStaff Research AssociateInstitute For Neural Computation“Christian created a toolbox for developingand testing brain-computer interface (BCI)models. His BCILAB is now the most extensivesuch toolbox available and is being used bylaboratories around the world, as well as in ourCenter and other UCSD laboratories todevelop innovative BCI applications.”• Scott MakeigResearch Scientist and DirectorInstitute for Neural ComputationAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Saura NaderiOutreach CoordinatorThe Qualcomm Institute“Saura's desire to bring Science TechnologyEngineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM)educational opportunities to marginalizedyouth led her to develop electronics androbotics hands-on projects that are fun,inventive, and engaging.”• Lovella CachoProject and Events ManagerThe Qualcomm InstituteAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Rafael AcevedoStudent Affairs DirectorDepartment of Economics“Rafael is a true leader in terms of hisinnovation, his commitment to diversity and hisdedication to ensuring the best experience forour students. He is widely recognized by hispeers, colleagues and university administratorsas a leader in student affairs at UCSD.”• Valerie RameyProfessor and ChairDepartment of EconomicsAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Gris ArellanoManagement Services OfficerDepartment of Linguistics/HDP“Gris handles crises in a way you'd typically onlyexpect from closest family members. We are awarmer and more harmonious department forit. In one case this meant rushing a facultymember to the emergency room, sitting withher for hours before emergency surgery, andconsulting with doctors as the family contact.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• Andrew KehlerProfessor and ChairDepartment of Linguistics

Ezra Van EverbroeckDirector, Social Sciences Computing FacilityDivision of Social Sciences“Ezra goes beyond the call of duty byinvestigating, suggesting, and implementing costsavingmeasures, from extending the life of onemachine to his latest venture: redesigning an ITsystem for the Division of Social Sciences. He isincredibly creative, humble, intelligent and driven.”• Gris ArellanoManagement Services OfficerDepartment of Linguistics/HDPAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Denver WashingtonFinancial ManagerEducational Studies“Denver offers insights in a way that shows hecares about each project. It is not just thenumbers, dollars or cents but rather personalinteractions that show Denver to be someone ofgreat personal character and compassion.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• Christopher HalterLecturerEducational Studies

Irene JacoboFiscal ManagerDepartment of Bioengineering“Irene integrated the operations of the StudentAffairs Team with the Fiscal Team, which has ledto a more seamless operation, benefiting boththe administration and the students.”• Shankar SubramaniamAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star PerformerProfessor and ChairDepartment of Bioengineering

Carolyn SheehanManagement Services OfficeDepartment of NanoEngineering“Carolyn is like the frame of a house – not easilynoticed like a new paint job or appreciated likethe air conditioning, but essential to holding thehouse up. She brings positive change to all herrelationships with staff, faculty and students.”• Ji SongFiscal and Human Resources ManagerDepartment of NanoEngineeringAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Risa ShibataInterfaces Graduate Training Program CoordinatorDepartment of Bioengineering“Risa goes out of her way to make surethat students are aware of the resourcesavailable to succeed in their education andto assure that they do become exemplarycross-disciplinary scientists as they move on totheir scholarly endeavors.”• Andrew McCullochProfessorDepartment of BioengineeringAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Roxann BediaProgram RepresentativeExtension“Roxann’s contributions as an innovator inthe delivery of professional developmentfor educators cannot be overstated. She is adriving force in the continuous fiscal growthof the Education Department.”• Morgan AppelDirector, Educational ProgramsExtensionAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer

Emily LouiManager, Service and Civic LeadershipExtension“In addition to her regular duties, Emilycreated two scholarships in the last three years,volunteered as an English tutor with theInternational Center, taught CPR and First Aidto almost 200 undergraduates, started microcreditprograms for women in Mexico, builtschools for rural Mayans and much more.”Academic Affairs 2012-2013 Star Performer• Taylor ChristensenProgram RepresentativeExtension

Molly McDonaldAdministrative AssistantExtension“Molly has embraced both the need andthe logic of centralizing the differentprocesses for Extension. She has definedherself as 'grace under pressure' and sets agreat example for internal customer servicethat keeps our internal communicationopen, helpful and moving forward.”• Rachelle WilsonProgram Representative SupervisorAcademic Affairs 2012-2013 Star PerformerExtension