Sutton, Steve - Executive Director
ssutton@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-6849

Hello! I'm Steve Sutton, and I had the great pleasure to recently return to UC Berkeley after a 16 year hiatus. During that time away, I worked at universities in Florida and Texas, but am very excited to return to Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP). I originally got into the field of student affairs work as a result of my being a resident assistant (many years ago!) — as you can see, that experience was life changing!
Within the Office of Student Development (OSD), you'll find a team of hard-working, dedicated, and creative folks focused on doing all they can to make the student experience outside the classroom a positive and supportive one. I invite you to learn more about OSD and how you can be involved by dropping by the 3rd floor of our building on Channing Way.

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Blossom-Garcia, Jackie - Executive Assistant
blossom@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-8241

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Taylor, Anne - Budget Manager
anne@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-4177

Hello and welcome to my corner of the OSD neighborhood! I've worked here since 1989 (has it really been that long?), starting out as an Administrative Assistant and evolving along with the department over the years into my current position as OSD's Budget Manager. Working at the university, and OSD in particular, has given me the opportunity to meet and work with many talented and interesting people during my time here at Cal. I look forward to meeting and working with those of you who plan on joining uss in the future. :)

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Kwong, Katherina - Administrative Assistant
kkwong01@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-9624

Thanks for stopping by. I graduated from CSUH and have been going to schools throughout the Bay Area. I will always be in school for the majority of my life. I was destined to be in the Education field one way or another. Welcome to Berkeley.

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Padilla, Je Nell - Associate Director, Planning & Research
Je_Nell@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-2599

I arrived at Cal in 1999 after working in colleges and universities from coast to coast. Cal is the largest and one of the most exciting. Three reasons I love being here are: I get to read about and design research projects related to the effect of the university experience on students, I work with terrific people, and the student population at Cal is the most amazing and talented group I have ever served. If you want to talk about student research, the impact of technology on higher education, or raid my candy dish, please stop by my office on the 3rd floor of the RSSB.

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Wixson, Erin - Manager, Employee Services
ewixson@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-8565

Other positions:
Admissions Reader, Undergrad. Admissions & Relations w/ Schools, UC Berkeley
Asst. Director, Grad. & Adult Admissions, Univ. of San Francisco
Athletic Acad. Advising Intern, West Valley College
Education:
M A Counseling Psychology, St. Marys College of California
BS Human Development, UC Davis
Areas of interest: Peer Advising and Admissions

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Lisa McRipley - Manager, Community Development & Inclusion
lmcripley@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-7129

Fong, Roseanne - Director
rfong@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-8656

Roseanne graduated from Cal in 1976 with a degree in psychology. As a senior, she was in pilot group of EOP peer counselors. After leaving Berkeley, she worked part-time for the State Legislature and pursued a graduate degree in counselor education from Cal State Sacramento. Before joining NSS, Roseanne worked as a desegregation consultant for the Office of Civil Rights in Salt Lake City and spent nine years as the director of Cal Corps.

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Willie, Darryl - Program Director
dwillie@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-2601

Greetings, I am Darryl D. Willie and I am downright delighted to be joining the staff here at UC Berkeley. I recently finished a Masters Degree at the University of Georgia; prior to that, I was the CEO of my classroom with the Teach For America program in the Mississippi Delta. My undergrad degree is from North Carolina State University where my heart for students found its beat. I am ready to bring a little Southern hospitality to the West Coast. Please visit, I'll be waiting for you in my office so hurry and stop by.

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Olivares, Cristóbal - Program Director
cmo@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-2463

I entered the Cal community in 1987 and over the next 20 years, I completed my bachelor's in Sociology, served in various student leadership roles (CalSO counselor, residence hall staff, UHS peer educator), provided mentorship to Chicano/Latino and LGBT students on campus, and joined the professional staff of UHS in 1994 as the Program Coordinator for the Health Worker Program. In 2007, I fulfilled a dream of returning to NSS and was hired as a Program Director for CalSO, and have been loving it ever since!

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Sandoval, Nora - Summer Bridge Director
noras@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-5983

I have spent over seven years in higher education program and student development, specifically in areas of recruitment and retention of students of color. I was an undergraduate student here at CAL and majored in Political Science, Class of 1997! Go Bears! Two weeks after graduation I began working for the University of California and have not left since. Working in various capacities at the University has enabled me to understand the complexities of academia and better advise and empower students at CAL. As the Director of Summer Bridge, I am thrilled to be at OSD and working for such a dynamic program.

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Mowry, Jenne - Principal Publications Coordinator
jmowry@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-4881

As a freshman Jenne (pronounced "Jenny") stuffed "pre-enrollment packets" for the Registrar's Office. She was a founding member of the Berkeley Fiction Review and active in queer student issues. In 1979, she joined Student Activities and Services as a Senior Clerk and began her present career writing and designing orientation publications. After graduating from Berkeley in 1982 with a BA in English, she studied graphic design at the California College of Arts and Crafts.

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Toffoli, Marissa - Editor
mtoffoli@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-5465

Marissa holds a BA in English from UC Santa Barbara and an MFA in Writing from California College of the Arts (CCA). Prior to joining the UC Berkeley New Student Services group she worked as a communications specialist, writer, and editor.

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Ocampo, Dan - Director, Residential Living
dro2@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-4510

Dan arrived on the UC Berkeley campus in the summer of 2000. Prior to his arrival at Cal, he worked at Cornell University, the State University of New York at Brockport, and Boston College. Dan holds an Ed.D. from the University of San Francisco in Organization and Leadership. His doctoral dissertation is entitled: "Black and Latino Theme Housing at Berkeley and Cornell: A Critical Hermeneutic Understanding of Ethnic Identity." He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of San Francisco and a M.S.Ed. in College Student Personnel from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. In his free time he enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music, and playing with his dog Tia.

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Holguin, Stacy - Associate Director, Residential Living
stacy@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-2600

As a Cal Grad I have an ongoing commitment to and connection with the Cal Community. I have worked on campus for 16 years with responsibilities as varied as public relations assistant at the Berkeley Art Museum to protest management on Sproul Plaza. Currently, I am enjoying my work here in the Office of Student Development in Residential and Student Service Programs. Throughout my time here at Cal I have focused on supporting the personal growth and intellectual development of both the students and staff of this great campus. My advice: Enjoy your time here at Cal and GO Bears!

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Williams, Margie - Administrative Assistant
tray@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-0636



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Sgt. David L. Roby - Residential Security Sergent
dlroby@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-8561

Hello,I am David Roby and I must began by saying it is a pleasure to be working with the staff in the Office of Student Development in Residential and Student Service Programs. I have been a Police Officer with the University of California for over 24 years and have been here at Cal since 1989. I am a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and have a PhD.in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Forensic Psychology. I'm a native Californian and an avid Lakers and Dodgers fan. I stress the importance of exercise and eating healthy. Please feel free to stop by if you need any assistance or if you just want to say hello.

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Cohen, Aaron - Psychologist
acohen@uhs.berkeley.edu | (510) 643-5017

I am a licensed psychologist working with Counseling and Psychological Services. I am happy to have my office at the Residential and Student Services Building. This is an exciting collaboration between CPS and OSD in order to meet the mental health needs of students living on-campus. I came to Cal in 1999 when I did my post-doctoral training at CPS. I have also worked at Social Services and most recently at the Disabled Students' Program. I was born and raised in Chicago and remain loyal to all my Chicago sports teams. Go Cubbies, Bulls and Bears (both Cal andChicago)!!!

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Burns, Stephanie - Psychologist
stburns@uhs.berkeley.edu | 510-643-2897

I am a licensed psychologist working with Counseling and Psychological Services. I share my time between CPS and RSSP. I was born and raised in Southern California, but first came to Cal as an undergraduate in the 1990s. I completed my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology and completed my pre- and post-doc clinical training at Arizona State University Counseling and Consultation. I recently worked at the George Washington University where I was a counseling center staff psychologist. I am so excited to be back at Cal- truly my second home. Go Bears!

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Carroll, James - Assistant Director, Unit 1, Apartments, Beverly Cleary
jcarroll@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-9169

I received my BA and MA degrees from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). After graduation, I worked at IUP in residence life until my move to Berkeley in April 2004. I truly enjoy working in a residence hall community helping college students achieve their goals. I am a certified self-defense instructor, I've advised greek organizations, and worked with a peer improvisational theatre group and a non-profit organization. Feel free to stop by my office located in the basement of Christian Hall.I'm looking forward to hearing your suggestions for how my staff and I can make your experience most enjoyable here at Cal.

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Rick Wan - Assistant Director, Units 2 & 3
rick.wan@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-5764

Greetings and welcome to UC Berkeley! My name is Rick Wan and I'm one of the Assistant Directors for Residential Living. I recently joined the Berkeley team after 12 years of service at UCLA. My primary responsibility is to oversee Residential Living staff in Units 2 & 3. In addition I focus on safety education and security systems across undergraduate housing at Cal. I received my Associates Degree from Pasadena City College, Bachelors Degree from California State University, Los Angeles, Masters Degree from Colorado State University, and I am currently working on my Doctorate in Education at the University of Southern California. I am excited to be part of the Berkeley community and hope you will stop by and say hello, my office is located in Unit 2. Go Bears!

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Tran-Taylor, Michael - Assistant Director, Units 4 & 5
mdt@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-4263

I am originally from the midwest, having grown up in a small Indiana town. I attended North Central College just outside of Chicago and received my degree in Sociology. I then attended Northeastern University in Boston where I earned a Master's degree in Student Development and Counseling. Since graduating I have managed Residence Halls in New York City and Portland, Oregon before coming to live in in California and work here at Cal.

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Thomas, Shannell - Resident Director, Unit 1 (Cheney, Christian)
shannell@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-0014

Hellooooooo!! My name is Shannell Thomas, and I am one of the Unit 1-derful Resident Directors. Since graduating from the University of South Florida with my Masters of Education, I have worked as a Resident Director at both The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and the University of California, Berkeley. I have been at Cal for 7 years, and have learned much from my colleagues, the students and the local community. I continue to enjoy my work with the Berkeley community, so there is no definitive end in sight for me, with regards to my "Berkeley" career :-). My areas of interest include Social Justice and Intercultural Communication.

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Bache, Dana M., Ed.M. - Resident Director, Unit 1 (Deutsch, Slottman)
dbache@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-1727

I am entering my fourth year as the Resident Director for Deutsch and Slottman Halls. An East Coast native, I moved here from Philadelphia where I was a Resident Director at Temple University. Prior to working at Temple, I lived in Boston and earned my Ed.M. from Boston University. I'm a triathlete, an avid sports fan, and thrilled to not have to suffer through another East Coast Winter. Burr... I am excited to be a member of the OSD Staff, full of talented and creative individuals who will be able to assist you throughout your time at Cal. Please stop by my office in L16C at Christian Halll and let me know how I can assist you.

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Castellanos, Diana - Resident Director, Unit 1 (Putnam, Freeborn)
diana.c@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-6282

Diana served as an ACUHO-I Intern with us in the summer of 2008 as the Assistant Resident Director for the Summer Bridge Program. We are excited to have her return as a RD! Diana brings a wealth of experience with her, having served as a Sergeant in the US Army Reserve for 8 years. Diana comes to us from the University at Buffalo, where she received her Master of Education in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies. While at UB she served as a graduate assistant in the Center for Student Leadership and Community Engagement; Greek Affairs; and the Intercultural Diversity Center.

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Delo, Kristin - Resident Director, Unit 2 (Ehrman, Wada)
kdelo@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-9406

Hello Cal! My name is Kristin Delo and I am very happy to be part of the staff here at Berkeley. I recently relocated from the DC area, where I have lived most of my life. So, I am thrilled to be in a new place. I just recently completed my graduate work in College Student Personnel from Ohio University, and prior to that I completed my undergraduate work in Sociology at Virginia Tech. I am excited to be working with all of the amazing students here at Cal! Please stop by my office in Unit 2 and say hello!

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Choi, Yoo Mi - Resident Director, Unit 2 (Davidson, Griffiths)
ymc@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-5812

Hey there, Cal Bears! I am one of the Unit 2 Resident Directors and after spending 5 years on the East Coast completing my Master's degree at Northeastern University in Boston in College Student Development & Counseling and then working as an RD at University of Maryland for 3 years, I started here at Cal in the Summer of 2006. I'm a true blue Californian growing up in Anaheim and getting my undergraduate degree at the friendly UC San Diego, John Muir College campus. I'm excited to spend the year with you, so drop on by and say hello!

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Faughn, J'Lissabeth - Resident Director, Unit 3 (Norton, Spens-Black)
jlissabeth@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-2622

J'Lissabeth Faughn comes to us most recently from the University of Missouri where she served as the Coordinator for the LGBTQ Resource Center. J'Lissabeth holds a Master of Education in Education Leadership and Policy Studies with an emphasis in Social Justice Education from Iowa State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Murray State University in Kentucky. She has worked at Iowa State University as both a Coordinator of LGBT Student Services and a hall director. At Iowa State, J'Lissabeth taught courses on Diversity Dialogues, and on Gender Justice and Society. Additionally, she has conducted numerous presentations related to diversity and social justice. J'Lissabeth has also served as a residence coordinator at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and hall director at Illinois Wesleyan University.

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Paul, John - Resident Director, Unit 3 (Ida Sproul, Priestley)
pauljr@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-0009

I'm excited to continue as an RD in Unit 3. I have been at UC Berkeley since 2003, a Northwest Washington native that thought exploring California would be fun and its exceeded all expectations to be at Cal and in the Bay. My B.A.in Music is from Whitman College, which I use now in the San Francisco Gay Mens Chorus. My professional degree comes from Seattle University where I received an M.Ed in Higher Education Administration. At Cal I've especially enjoyed working with different theme programs, connecting academics to the living experience clearly. Currently I'm working closely with Calcorps Public Service Center to partner for a residential service initiative. In my free time I enjoy exploring the bay areas amazing opportunities for hiking and good eats. Also, I am a big Netflix nut, if you see me free to ask me what I'm watching!

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Siecienski, Jen - Resident Director, Clark Kerr Campus
jen.s@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-9517

I am really excited to be working at Cal! I arrived at the beautiful Clark Kerr campus in November 2007 with my partner (Leo), our two children (Emma and Abby), and our two cats (Acorn and Isaac). I have also worked in Residence Life at Smith College, UC Santa Cruz, Lehigh University, and the University of Toledo. I love to knit, bake elaborate desserts, and go to the beach with my kids. My office is in Building 1 at CKC. You can reach me at 642-9517 or jen.s@berkeley.edu. Stop by – I love having visitors!

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Meyer Peek, Leslie - Resident Director, Bowles, Stern
lesliemeyer@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-1726

Hello everyone! My name is Leslie Meyer Peek and I'm really excited to be a part of the wonderful and dynamic RD staff here at Berkeley! I'm originally from the Central Valley and am really excited to reside in the Bay Area now after my time at UC Davis, Sierra College and the University of Delaware. I love working with people in higher education and I am looking forward to the opportunity to meet the talented students here. Stop by my office in Bowles Hall or Stern Hall to chat. I would love to meet you!

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Crawford, Wade - Resident Director, La Loma
wadec@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-8873

This is my first year at Cal. I am excited to be here and I look forward to meeting a lot of new and fabulous people. I have worked for the past three years at Reed College as a RD and previously I worked at Castleton State College as an RD and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) educator. I also have worked as a HIV prevention counselor at a resource center for GLBTQ youth in Florida. You can reach me at 3-8873 or by email at wadec@berkeley.edu.

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Lowy, Nicole - Residential Director, Hillside
nlowy@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-9704

Hello CAL students! I am the Resident Director for Hillside. I moved here from Arizona, where I worked as an RD since 2004. I earned my MA in Counseling from the University of San Diego. While studying there, I also worked in the Multicultural Center on campus. I earned my BA in Philosophy from Hamilton College in Upstate New York. I love working with college students and having the privilege to learn all I can. If you need anything, please stop by my office in the Foothill Central Office. I am looking forward to a great experience at CAL.

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Gilbert, Troy - Director, Academic Services
troyg@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-9843

I'm responsible for the overall academic success programs of students living in the halls, faculty programs, and theme programs. I really love Cal. I arrived here after ten or so years working at THAT OTHER SCHOOL ACROSS THE BAY. Prior to my time at Stanford, I worked in residence halls at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Before that, I was at Indiana University, Bloomington, where I received my degrees, and where I am from originally. I'm fascinated by the history of the Bay Area, and in particular the wonderful architectural heritage of Berkeley. Stop by, let's discuss Maybeck!

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Snider, Jessica - Administrative Assistant
jsnider@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-3213

I come to CAL from the University of Phoenix, where I served for 6 years as a student adviser and earned my MBA. I look forward to working with the OSD team as the OSD Office Manager. In my off hours I enjoy sports and coaching a girls softball team.

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Richard, Anne Marie - Assistant Director, Academic Services
anne_richard@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-7418

My professional background is in designing and evaluating educational programs with a commitment to social justice and inclusion. I completed my Ph.D. (Education) and B.A. (Peace and Conflict Studies) at Cal and feel right at home on campus. I am thrilled to be part of the Academic Services team, providing programs that support students' academic and personal development. Berkeley is an amazing place, full of diversely talented individuals and stimulating conversation. My goal is to help students make the most of their time here by having access to (and support navigating) the dizzying array of opportunities and resources available.

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Viharo, Monica Cortes - Program Coordinator, Unit 1
mmcortes@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-3420

I am a Bay Area native and proud Cal Alum. I received my BA from UCB in Theater & Political Science. I have worked for the Student Learning Center at a tutor, adjunct instructor and coordinator of the Social Sciences tutorial program. I have been the Academic Program Coordinator for Unit 1 since 1997. I am also an actor and perform in plays all over the Bay Area. I am a huge ELVIS fan, and during baseball season, my other job is being an avid Oakland A's fan.

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Lopez, Emmanuel - Academic Program Coordinator, Unit 2
e.lopez@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-8673

I am excited to be here and serve the Cal Community! As an undergraduate, I attended Modesto Junior College and transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. I decided to return to school and completed my Masters in Education from the University of California, Los Angeles. Before coming to Cal I worked in Burbank, California at Woodbury University as the Director of Academic Advising. I am excited to be back in Northern California and welcome you to stop by my office in Unit 2 to say hello!

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Randazzo, Tim - Academic Program Coordinator, Unit 3
randazzo@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-1727

After completing my Ph.D. in Ethnic Studies here at UC Berkeley, I am excited to remain part of the campus community in a role where I can help new students transition to life at Cal. I bring experience in teaching, course design, research, and advising to my position with Academic Services. In my previous work, I have designed and taught courses on immigration, developed seminars for students conducting undergraduate research, and advised students on applying to graduate school. I am eager to work with our staff and residents on any of their academic or program needs. I hope you will stop by my office to discuss your ideas or questions, or just to say hello.

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Annalyn Cruz - Academic Program Coordinator, Unit 4
annalyncruz@berkeley.edu | 510-642-2907

Hey there! I am looking forward to an amazing year at Cal. I am originally from the L.A. area, and received my BA in Asian American Studies and Sociology from UC Santa Barbara (GO GAUCHOS!). I survived graduate school in the Rockies, and emerged with a Masters degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University. Before Cal, I worked at SJSU as the Assistant Director for the MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center. My heart and my feet are staying in the Bay Area for awhile. Feel free to stop by my office at Foothill and say hello!

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Bradley, Akirah - Academic Program Coordinator, Unit 5
akirahjb@berkeley.edu | (510) 643-0917

Hey folks... I am thrilled to be here and work with all of you wonderful people at Cal! I am a proud Philadelphia native who attended Mansfield University in PA where I graduated with my Bachelors in Business Administration. I survived cold winters at the University of Vermont while earning my Masters in Higher Education Student Affairs Administration also known as HESA. Prior to this position I worked for Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP) here at Cal as the Academic Program Coordinator for Summer Enrichment Programs. Before arriving to Cal I took a journey around the world on a ship visiting 10 different countries in 100 days working as a Resident Director on Semester at Sea. I welcome you to stop past my office at Clark Kerr and say hello. I am really looking forward to an awesome year!!! :)

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Brian Rodriguez - Project Analyst
brianrod@berkeley.edu

I grew up in San Diego, but have been in love with the Bay Area ever since moving up here to get my undergraduate degree. I recently graduated from UCLA with an M.Ed. in Student Affairs and am excited to apply what I learned to my work with Faculty Programs here in Academic Services.

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Tipton, Tavie - Associate Director
tippy@berkeley.edu | (510) 526-8505#13

I started at University Village in 1986. Before that I was a property manager for the John Hancock building in Chicago. Since 1986 we have torn down and replaced about 400 apartments, and more redevelopment is scheduled between 2004-2010. I have a strong, positive connection to the Albany Unified School District because they provide great educations to our Village kids and my daughter. Email is my best mode of communication.

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Black, Pepper - Program Director
fullmoon@berkeley.edu | (510) 526-8505#12

I first began in a career position with UC as a Psychiatric Counselor in the Neuropsychiatric Institute at UCLA, my alma mater. I began work in the UC Office of the Presidents Math Project in Berkeley while my husband was a student in applied math. I then moved to student services while attending paramedic school. We lived in both family student-housing facilities here whose residential programs I now oversee. I therefore understand first hand what life is like in Smyth Fernwald and University Village living as a two-student family. I enjoy each day working with residents of these richly diverse international communities.

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Birnbaum, Dara - Director Youth Services, Family Housing
birnbaum@berkeley.edu | (510) 526-2043



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Martin-Rugo, Dawn - Director of Recreation
dmrugo@berkeley.edu | (510) 526-1033

Dawn Martin-Rugo has been affiliated with UC since 1973 as a student and employee. She has worked on the Santa Cruz campus for the Theatre Dept and the Office of Financial Aid, at UCLA as a consultant to the Dept. of Foreign Students and Scholars and finally at the Berkeley campus for Women's Athletics, Dept. of Recreational Sports and at University Village. Dawn has served on the Albany Youth Task Force, multiple PTA boards, the Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Education Committee and volunteers with the Writer's Room at Berkeley High. Runs with scissors, yet plays well with others.

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Akins, Shalina - Resident Director
sjakins@berkeley.edu | (510) 642-6922

Ciao Amici! Sawadee kaa tuk kon! Hello Out There! Hola Amigos! Bonjour Mes Amis!
I am Shalina J. Akins and am passionate about helping young and old alike navigate their way through life. I am an Air Force brat and had the distinct honor of spending much of my life overseas. I am moved by rain, music, dance, languages, travel, children, kind people, forward thinkers, and warm fuzzies. I have been associated with Student Development for nearly eight years and very much look forward to serving the UC Berkeley Community! Stop in and say hello!

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