I have been involved in staff assembly programs for years, often volunteering to help at events or just as a participant at learn-at-lunch events, breakfast with the Chancellor, Casino night and the annual staff picnic. I previously served as president of the Latino Staff and Faculty Association (LSFA@UCLA) as it became more active on campus. In that position I directed a board of volunteers, assisted with balancing the budget, ran meetings and became more aware of issues facing our staff. We worked to represent staff and also engage staff by offering networking events and quarterly meetings. I’m an alumna of the Professional Development Program which helps to enhance leadership skills and connections on campus. In my professional job I engage with alumni and campus partners on a daily basis. I have experience serving on boards and directing boards and also coordinating events from start to finish.

I believe in giving back and helping others. One of my passions has always been service. I am interested in serving as president-elect to get a better sense of how staff assembly works and in turn give back to the campus and its staff. We are a major part of the campus so being represented and having our needs met is very important. What staff assembly does every year, from events to scholarships to recognizing accomplishments, is an integral part of working in this great institution. I am honored to be part of it and honored to do my part anyway I can.

As President-Elect, my goals are:

I hope to become more familiar with staff assembly functions and follow the goal of being a voice for staff and advising the university’s administration as needed. I would also like to have more staff become involved, or at least become aware of what staff assembly can provide them. I would support our current program offerings and perhaps introduce other programs to engage staff. I would also do my best work representing UCLA as a junior delegate to the CUCSA.