Staff Roles
- Senior Systems EngineerAaron McCollum
Designs, implements, and supports advanced computing systems and infrastructure for the Engineering Computing Center, enabling instructional, research, and operational computing across the School of Engineering.
- Program and Partnerships Director for the Frugal Innovation HubAllan Báez Morales
Responsible for advancing the Frugal Innovation Hub through strategic partnerships, program management, community engagement, and experiential learning initiatives that support faculty, students, and global impact.
- Senior Assistant Dean of PartnershipsAnthony Radspieler
Responsible for developing strategic partnerships and external engagement initiatives to advance collaboration between the School of Engineering and industry, community, and organizational partners.
- Laboratory AssociateBen Motoyama
Supports Bioengineering instruction and research by maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and safe laboratory operations.
- Laboratory Stockroom ManagerBeverly Dutra
Responsible for managing procurement, inventory, and stockroom operations that support instructional laboratories, research, and academic programs across the School of Engineering.
- Digital Media SpecialistCaroline Perez
Provides support for the School of Engineering’s digital media presence, including the School of Engineering website, social media, content creation, and event technology.
- Department ManagerCathy Vu-Tang
Applied Mathematics | Electrical and Computer Engineering
Provides administrative support to the department chairs, faculty, and students within Applied Mathematics and the Electrical and Computer Engineering departments.
- Building and Operations ManagerDan Ignacio
Building and Operations manager for the Sobrato Campus of Discovery and Innovation: Bldg. 402 - Discovery and Innovation, Bldg. 202 - Heafey, and Bldg. 203 - Bergin.
- Director of Dry Laboratory OperationsDavid Zheng
Directs dry lab operations across STEM, supporting the areas of: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering, and the Center for Nanostructures.
- Lab ManagerDavis Fang
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Responsible for setting up and conducting laboratory experiments as required for Electrical and Computer Engineering courses. Maintains test systems and instrumentation used in instruction and research and ensures the safety of laboratory operations.
- Assistant Director of AdministrationFaith Her
Responsible for providing cross-functional administrative support, operational coordination, and resource guidance to support efficient operations across the School of Engineering.
- Department ManagerGina Orais
Provides administrative support to the department chair, faculty, and students within Mechanical Engineering, serving as a primary resource for departmental operations and services.
- Senior Administrative AssistantIndia Davis
Responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of school-wide events, event logistics, and budget administration to support successful programs and initiatives across the School of Engineering.
- System AdministratorJason Chong
Maintains and supports the Engineering Computing Center's computing systems and infrastructure, ensuring reliable technology services for instruction, research, and operations across the School of Engineering.
- Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student ServicesJess Caldwell O'Keefe
Responsible for services and programs that support undergraduate engineering students and departments, including academic operations, student programs, advising, and student engagement.
- Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment, and OutreachJose Diaz
Provides graduate recruitment and admissions support for the School of Engineering and is responsible for coordinating prospective student engagement, recruitment events, outreach initiatives, and admissions communications.
- Department ManagerKatharina Woitte
Computer Science and Engineering
Provides administrative support to the department chair, faculty, and students within Computer Science and Engineering, serving as a primary resource for departmental operations and services.
- Assistant Dean of Faculty Affairs, Finance, and AdministrationKelly Cox
Responsible for overseeing faculty affairs, financial operations, administrative management, human resources, and institutional compliance to support the School of Engineering's strategic and operational goals.
- Department ManagerKendra Gonzalez
Bioengineering | Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering
Provides administrative support to the department chairs, faculty, and students within Bioengineering and the Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering departments.
- Civil Engineering Lab ManagerKevin Liang
Responsible for setting up and conducting laboratory experiments as required for civil engineering courses. Maintains test systems and instrumentation used in instruction and research and ensures the safety of laboratory operations.
- Senior Director of Graduate Records, Student Services, and OperationsLisa Lanks
Responsible for graduate program operations, administrative coordination, and process implementation across the School of Engineering's Graduate Programs.
- Dean's Office Department ManagerMarc Candia
Dean's Office | Engineering Management and Leadership | General Engineering
Provides administrative support for the Dean's Office, Engineering Management and Leadership and, General Engineering programs, serving as a primary resource to for faculty, students, and internal operations.
- Assistant Dean of Marketing and CommunicationsOlivia Lowe
Responsible for developing marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives to advance the visibility, engagement, and strategic priorities of the School of Engineering.
- Department ManagerPam Lin
Computer Science and Engineering
Provides administrative support to the department chair, faculty, and students within Computer Science and Engineering, serving as a primary resource for departmental operations and services.
- Senior Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student ServicesPaulette Palafox
Responsible for leading graduate admissions, enrollment management, recruitment, and student services that support the School of Engineering's graduate programs.
- Programs Director for Mission, Culture, and Student EngagementRicardo Padilla, Jr.
Advances student engagement and community-building through programming and outreach initiatives that foster an inclusive and welcoming engineering community.
- Director and Instructor of Lab OperationsRodney Broome
Responsible for maintaining and operating the laboratory facilities used for Mechanical engineering and STEM shop operations-based instruction and research. Regularly maintain, calibrate equipment, and instrumentation. Responsibility for safety in the laboratories and provide formal laboratory instruction to students.
- Assistant Director of Graduate Records and Student ServicesShane Wibeto
Responsible for graduate student records, registration, degree progress, compliance, and academic program support to facilitate student success across the School of Engineering Graduate Programs.
- Applied Sciences LibrarianSophia Mosbe
Responsible for library and information services that support engineering education and research. Collaborates with faculty, students, and staff to provide research support, instructional services, and access to information resources.
- Systems EngineerTommy Heckman
Supports Mechanical Engineering's instruction and research by maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and safe laboratory operations.


























