Supports graduate students in the Department and manages the day-to-day activities of ESPM graduate programs.
I am a Graduate Student Affairs Officer for ESPM. Prior to being a GSAO, I was an undergraduate academic advisor and scheduler in the Music Department at UC Berkeley. I also worked in academic personnel and undergraduate advising at UC Santa Barbara.
Outside of work, I enjoy visiting with family, hiking, spending time in Santa Cruz and Santa Barbara, and singing silly songs with my cat. (Bean likes to meow along!)
Manages the department budget Supervises the Department Assistant, Events Coordinator, and GSAOs Manages, plans, and administers all administrative operations of the department Resource for helping faculty understand and work through campus systems
Current students, things I can do for you directly: review your academic progress; review your financial plan; review department, college and UC policies; file documents to the Graduate Division; plan for qualifying and dissertation committees; plan for your class registration; learn about you as a person.
Things I do for the department: answer questions about admissions process; plan for orientation; support student service appointments; prepare resources to support student development; day-of support ESPM socials and events....
I provide administrative support and respond to general inquiries for department staff, faculty, students, and visitors. I manage and coordinate department calendars, room reservations, equipment rentals for instruction and conferencing needs, as well as manage ESPM website maintenance. Please have patience and compassion as I learn the nuances of university and department systems.
Prior to this role, I taught documentary and conceptual video art courses as an adjunct professor. I'm a writer and multimedia artist working across...
