One year down and I’m back for more! After serving for a year on the board as the Vice President of Outreach, I was compelled to join again. The previous year provided me with the core tenets necessary to transition into the Vice President of Development role organically. Leveraging Staff Assembly’s cross-campus networks and partnering with the Executive Team and the previous Vice President of Development showcased the fundamental importance of solicitation and stewardship efforts to the central mission of Staff Assembly.

Apart from Staff Assembly, my previous role as Associate Director of Finance and Business Development for the UCLA Alumni Association really brought home the more granular details of the impact this position maintains. Having the chance to work with my Business Development team was a clear indication of how crucial this capacity is in a rapidly expanding program, and I am excited to bring that same drive to Staff Assembly this year.

My primary goal builds on the foundational elements of my predecessors in identifying sustainable means of support (financial or otherwise) for Staff Assembly’s initiatives. I aim to also implement a more holistic approach to the capacity by bolstering stewardship opportunities and playing a proactive role in diversifying our partners. By leveraging the many connections I have made through the years, the hope is that those who invest in us see the immense value the Staff Assembly provides for the University community.