Kirsten Kirkpatrick

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Divisional Finance Leader

  • BAIRS — Ledger reconciliation
  • Cal Planning
  • Bear Buy

Office Information

Business Operations Office

Fax: (510) 643-1524

Address

318 Sproul Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720

Hours

Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In-person: Tuesdays
Remote: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Veronika Blair
Julia Aragon
Kirsten Kirkpatrick
Ava Carl
Veronika Blair

Director of Finance & Divisional Finance Lead

  • Oversees and manages the Graduate Division’s financial operations and budget portfolio, ensuring sound fiscal stewardship and alignment with divisional priorities.
  • Leads financial planning, budget forecasting, and complex modeling to support strategic decision-making and long-range resource allocation.
  • Develops and implements financial reporting processes and internal controls while ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations.
  • Analyzes financial data, advises divisional leadership on fiscal strategy and risk, and provides guidance and training to implement effective financial practices across the Division.
Julia Aragon

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

  • Ensures smooth daily operations across finance, human resources, and risk management.
  • Oversees and manages the Graduate Division’s budgets, crafts and implements policies, and drives improvements while ensuring compliance with university regulations.
  • Responsible for the Graduate Division’s HR functions and serves as a key liaison to various campus departments.
  • Analyzes financial data, forecasts budget scenarios, and spearheads process enhancements to keep the division running efficiently.
Kirsten Kirkpatrick

Divisional Finance Leader

  • BAIRS — Ledger reconciliation
  • Cal Planning
  • Bear Buy
Ava Carl

Senior Financial Analyst

  • Graduate Division Fellowships and Endowments Annual Fund Balance Management
  • Fee Remission Benefits Collection and Reconciliation
  • GSR Childcare Reimbursements
  • UC Intercampus Fee Remission Transfers