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Institutional research analyst Julienne Palbusa

10-Second Bio: Julienne Palbusa, NAIPISA Steering Committee member

Institutional Research Analyst Julienne Palbusa is a member of the Native American, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander Staff Association (NAIPISA) Steering Committee and a former Division I athlete! Learn what inspires Julienne at work, at home and within NAIPISA.


10-Second Bio: Meet Ianna Urquhart

Digital Communications Specialist Ianna Urquhart is a member of the UCOP Pride Steering Committee and the moderator of one of the largest online transgender support groups in the world.


10-Second Bio: Dominique Bridges, NAIPISA Steering Committee member

UCPath Recruiter Dominique Bridges is a member of the Native American, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander Staff Association (NAIPISA) Steering Committee and one of 12 siblings.


10-Second Bio: Amy Vrizuela, former chair, PACSW

Amy Vrizuela is an Alameda native who enjoys a vibrant soundtrack to her life and aspires to run a small bar.


10-Second Bio: Shanda Hunt, NAIPISA Steering Committee member

Shanda is a member of the Native American, Indigenous, and Pacific Islander Staff Association Steering Committee and an active member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.


10-Second Bio: Tony Yang, vice-chair, APISA

Program Policy Analyst Tony Yang is vice-chair of APISA and an enthusiastic woodworker.


UCOP Pride Cochair Hilary Steinman

10-Second Bio: Hilary Steinman, cochair, UCOP SERG

Meet Senior Commodity Manager Hilary Steinman, cochair of the UCOP Sustainability Employee Resource Group.


George Zamora

10-Second Bio: George Zamora, UCOP Pride Steering Committee member

Meet GUEA Policy and Program Analyst George Zamora, an 11+ year member and leader of UCOP Pride.


10-Second Bio: Ken Laslavic, competitive gymnast

Meet Systemwide Budget Analyst Ken Laslavic. Originally from Mesa, Arizona, Ken is a former competitive gymnast.


Senior House Manager Maya Goehring-Harris

10-Second Bio: Maya Goehring-Harris, licensed pyrotechnician

Senior House Manager Maya Goehring-Harris really knows how to light up a stadium! Here's what she loves about working for UC.


10-Second Bio: Partha Chakraborty, street art enthusiast

Meet Applications Programmer Partha Chakraborty, a longtime Oakland resident with a deep appreciation for the city’s diverse culture and public art.