As a Bruin family member for over 16 years, and a former Staff Assembly VP of Communications, I am excited to take on the role of President Elect.  I am originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where I completed my BA in Economics at Macalester College.  After working for 5 years in San Francisco in the financing and leasing business, I moved to Los Angeles to attend the UCLA Anderson School and received my MBA in 1994.  As a student, I chaired the John Wooden Center Board of Governors where I was introduced to the world of recreation, and subsequently started working for UCLA Recreation, where I have been for over 13 years.

During my tenure at UCLA Recreation, I have worked on the continuous development and improvement of the departmental website since its launch in 1995, including collaborating with UC Berkeley and UC Davis on integrated web solutions for campus recreation.  I have also been actively involved in the development, outreach and promotion of fitness and wellness on the UCLA campus for staff, faculty and students.  In my marketing role, I oversee the development and implementation of podcasting and multimedia promotions, and collaborate with a multitude of UCLA campus departments on special events, fairs, programs, and services.

I currently serve on the Student Media Communication Board and the True Bruin Campaign committee, and I am dedicated to fostering campus collaboration and involvement.  As a Marketing Manager, I have a particular interest in helping Staff Assembly reach more staff through an identity campaign which will include multimedia exposure, partnership with other staff associations and organizations, and expanded outreach efforts.  I am excited about the opportunity to work with UCLA Staff Assembly again in a leadership role, and look forward to helping Staff Assembly reach even greater heights!