Staff

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September 18, 2024

Julia Aragon

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…
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November 22, 2024

Hannah Bloom

Advises on policies pertaining to Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs (SSGPDPs) Assists academic units with new SSGPDP proposals and Academic Senate reviews Provides ongoing program support…
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October 15, 2024

Wesley Lu

Oversees management of the Dean’s calendar, briefing book, and associated meetings Facilitates communication with internal and external constituents of the Graduate Division Provides administrative support for the Dean’s Office and other senior staff Triages department requests to the appropriate unit for resolution…

March 13, 2025

Katherine Rocha

Advises departmental staff, faculty, applicants, sponsoring agencies, and exchange programs pertaining to Graduate Admissions requirements Evaluates academic records to determine admissions eligibility Processes exception requests and approves registration and/or issues administrative blocks Researches higher education systems for accreditation and degree programs comparability with Graduate Division standards Works with departments and…
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March 14, 2025

Hallie Smith

Hallie Smith, PhD, as a Future of Higher Education Postdoctoral Fellow, is supporting staff in Graduate Student Services and campus academic units by creating and sharing student handbook templates, facilitating the GSAO Coordinating Committee, and serving on internal teams that plan and implement various student events such as New Graduate Student Orientation and…
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July 1, 2025

Lilian Gathua

Responsible for Fellowship Program management including outreach, tracking, and awarding. Serves as the one of the Coordinating Officials for the NSF GRFP (Graduate Research Fellowship Program). Administrates Fellowship and Block Grant Allocation Tracking. Travel Grant Administration. Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship Paul J. Alexander Memorial Fellowship Jim Fahey Safe Homes for Women…
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November 5, 2025

Kimberly Yagi

Graduate programs I advise Provides guidance on key academic milestones. Reviews and processes eForms and applications, including advancement to candidacy, qualifying exams, academic plan changes, exception requests, and special enrollment petitions. Reviews master’s theses and doctoral dissertations to ensure they meet Graduate Division, UC Library,…

November 19, 2025

Katrina Hanson

Support graduate students around issues that affect their well-being — such as health education and wellness, housing, parenting support, community-building, and campus climate Help create a more inclusive community for all students Coordinate opportunities for engagement and advocate for the unique needs of graduate students Collaborates with Basic Needs Center,…
Rose Lee

March 20, 2026

Rose Lee

Business systems analyst for multi-year graduate student funding in Campus Solutions Supporting Campus Solutions Academic Progress Reporting for graduate programs Data science and analysis expert…
Veronika Blair

May 14, 2026

Veronika Blair

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…