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Staff Roles

  • Senior Systems Engineer
    Aaron McCollum

    Engineering Computing Center

    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 Hub
    Allan Báez Morales

    Frugal Innovation Hub

    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 Partnerships
    Anthony Radspieler

    Dean's Office

    Responsible for developing strategic partnerships and external engagement initiatives to advance collaboration between the School of Engineering and industry, community, and organizational partners.

  • Laboratory Associate
    Ben Motoyama

    Bioengineering | STEM

    Supports Bioengineering instruction and research by maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and safe laboratory operations.

  • Laboratory Stockroom Manager
    Beverly Dutra

    STEM

    Responsible for managing procurement, inventory, and stockroom operations that support instructional laboratories, research, and academic programs across the School of Engineering.

  • Digital Media Specialist
    Caroline Perez

    Dean's Office

    Provides support for the School of Engineering’s digital media presence, including the School of Engineering website, social media, content creation, and event technology.

  • Building and Operations Manager
    Dan Ignacio

    STEM

    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 Operations
    David 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 Manager
    Davis 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 Administration
    Faith Her

    Dean's Office

    Responsible for providing cross-functional administrative support, operational coordination, and resource guidance to support efficient operations across the School of Engineering.

  • Department Manager
    Gina Orais

    Mechanical Engineering

    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 Assistant
    India Davis

    Dean's Office

    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 Administrator
    Jason Chong

    Engineering Computing Center

    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 Services
    Jess Caldwell O'Keefe

    Undergraduate Programs

    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 Outreach
    Jose Diaz

    Graduate Programs

    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 Manager
    Katharina 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 Administration
    Kelly Cox

    Dean's Office

    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.

  • Civil Engineering Lab Manager
    Kevin 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 Operations
    Lisa Lanks

    Graduate Programs

    Responsible for graduate program operations, administrative coordination, and process implementation across the School of Engineering's Graduate Programs.

  • Assistant Dean of Marketing and Communications
    Olivia Lowe

    Dean's Office

    Responsible for developing marketing, communications, and outreach initiatives to advance the visibility, engagement, and strategic priorities of the School of Engineering.

  • Department Manager
    Pam 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 Services
    Paulette Palafox

    Graduate Programs

    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 Engagement
    Ricardo Padilla, Jr.

    Undergraduate Programs | STEM

    Advances student engagement and community-building through programming and outreach initiatives that foster an inclusive and welcoming engineering community.

  • Director and Instructor of Lab Operations
    Rodney Broome

    Mechanical Engineering

    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 Services
    Shane Wibeto

    Graduate Programs

    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 Librarian
    Sophia Mosbe

    University Library 

    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 Engineer
    Tommy Heckman

    Mechanical Engineering

    Supports Mechanical Engineering's instruction and research by maintaining laboratory facilities, equipment, instrumentation, and safe laboratory operations.