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March 1, 2024

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does/its mission:

The University of California Women in Technology Committee (UC WIT) is a self-chartered, independent entity that promotes a supportive, inclusive environment to advance the professional goals and aspirations of UC women in technology. To fulfill this mission, the committee pursues initiatives at the university-wide level, leveraging and supporting the work of location-based Women in Technology (WIT) committees and partnering with other leadership and systemwide committees.

February 1, 2024

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does/its mission:

The University of California, Berkeley, Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) was developed in 1979 (45 years!) to address the issues and concerns unique to employees at the University of California, Berkeley. The mission of BSFO is to create a climate which is conducive to the well-being and professional development aspirations of Black staff, faculty and students.

October 1, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does or its mission:

The Alianza Staff Organization is committed to community building, professional development, and promotion of Latinx staff at UC Berkeley.

How does your Staff Organization benefit UC Berkeley staff?

Alianza enables community engagement and networking opportunities for UC Berkeley Chicanx/Latinx staff, highlighting relevant stories, opportunities, and resources to maintain a united community and help empower staff at all levels.

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does or its mission:

Our mission is to build community among and beyond Filipinx and other marginalized groups on campus and advocate for social justice issues through a decolonized framework.

How does your Staff Organization benefit UC Berkeley staff?

Our organization aims to:

September 1, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does or its mission:

Be Well at Work Faculty/Staff Health programs support employee well-being through a continuum of services, resources and offerings from prevention to treatment.

August 1, 2023

Briefly describe your job/role at UC Berkeley:

Custodial Services, Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP).

How long has the nominee worked at Cal?

More than 20 years.

July 1, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does or its mission:

The mission of HAUPIAA is to educate the Cal Athletics community about the range of cultural diversity within the AAPI family and to celebrate AAPI accomplishments and culture with Cal student-athletes and staff.

June 1, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does or its mission:

LavenderCal works to build community and belonging among all LGBTQ+ staff, faculty, postdocs, and visiting scholars at UC Berkeley—inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression as experienced through the lens of race, ethnicity, disability, class, age, faith, culture, and other intersecting identities.

Briefly describe your job/role at UC Berkeley:

Haas Scholars Program Manager and Advisor.

How long has the nominee worked at Cal?

23 years.

Briefly describe your job/role at UC Berkeley:

I am the Associate Director of MPS Scholars in the Division of Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). I am also one of the co-chairs for the Berkeley Staff Assembly (BSA)

How long has the nominee worked at Cal?

I have worked at Cal for 4 years. 

May 1, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does or its mission:

The mission of APASA is to promote the general welfare of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) staff, faculty, and students at UC Berkeley.

How does your Staff Organization benefit UC Berkeley staff?

We advocate for the AAPI community, promote inclusivity, provide the visibility of AAPI staff, offer leadership and professional development opportunities, create community-building and networking opportunities, and help to develop members' confidence in their intersectional identities.

April 1, 2023

Briefly describe your job/role at UC Berkeley:

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, responsible for managing the Chancellor's schedule and events.

How long has the nominee worked at Cal?

25 years

What does the nominee love about working at UC Berkeley?

Community and her colleagues; it feels like she's working with family. She once left Berkeley for 6 months and came right back. She loves working at Berkeley which is why she has been here so long. Supporting Chancellor Christ has been her favorite role.

March 7, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does/its mission:

The Cal Women's Network exists to create a strong community of women* that supports collective learning and growth through social and professional opportunities.

*All who experience life through the lens of a woman in body, spirit, identity - past, present, future, and fluid.

How does your Staff Organization benefit UC Berkeley staff?

We cultivate and uplift a campus community where women are empowered to pursue and achieve their professional and personal goals.

Nicole Lowy and Patrick G. Allen are co-chairs for the Excellence in Management Committee. They will be hosting the 2023 Excellence in Management (EIM) Awards on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 to recognize and honor exemplary managers and supervisors who have led their teams and team members to meaningful accomplishments this past year.

February 7, 2023

Briefly explain what your Staff Organization does/its mission:

The University of California, Berkeley, Black Staff and Faculty Organization (BSFO) was developed in 1979 to address the issues and concerns unique to employees at the University of California, Berkeley. The mission of BSFO is to create a climate which is conducive to the well-being and professional development aspirations of Black staff, faculty and students.