With over a decade of experience at UCLA, both as a student and staff member, my experiences span the campus and health system. My diverse background comes equipped with innovation, leadership, a strong aptitude for public speaking and an ability to connect systems with people.

As the Informatics Portfolio Manager for UCLA Health, I have led the Health System in receiving multiple recognitions and accreditations. My most recent accomplishments include earning the prestigious Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Stage 7 designation, held by only the top five percent of health systems nationwide, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Accreditation of our Clinical Informatics fellowship. I have also been recognized for the development of several staff and faculty engagement programs at UCLA including our Operational Readiness Program, Super User Program, Resident Informaticist Program, and Clinical Informatics Fellowship.

Additionally, my previous responsibilities include roles at UCLA Recreation, UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services, and the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. These particular experiences have helped me establish and maintain collaborative working relationships and build rapport and trust with staff, management and faculty throughout our organization.

Having been a student and staff member at UCLA, I also thoroughly understand the student perspective and the student-staff relationship. For example, when I recognized a gap in student-staff partnerships in our health system, I took the initiative to found the Institute of Healthcare Improvement – UCLA Chapter to give students an opportunity to learn about our clinical enterprise and staff an opportunity to recruit students for internships. Whether staff are providing a positive experience for undergraduates, graduates, or residents and fellows, it is important to understand the needs of our customers and each other.

As President-Elect, I would like to apply my broad experience in people development, process improvement, strategic planning, service and quality, and leadership to the functions of the Staff Assembly.

As President-Elect, my goals are:

• Cultivate tolerance and foster open discussion throughout the University
• Establish a robust learning environment for our staff
• Promote opportunities for staff educational and professional advancements
• Facilitate inter-departmental collaborations, such as between the health system and the university