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Brent Colburn

Brent Colburn will join UCOP as senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

Beginning in late August, Brent will oversee all university-wide internal and external communications and outreach, state and federal governmental relations, advancement and alumni relations in support of UC’s mission.


Meet Dr. Anne Foster, health equity advocate, composer and filmmaker

Anne is enjoying a fulfilling career as chief clinical officer of University of California Health — while continuing to seek new experiences and diverse perspectives around the globe.


Dr. Carrie Byington administers a vaccine

Dr. Byington reflects on a year of heartbreak and hope

Dr. Carrie L. Byington, an infectious-disease expert, has had an unprecedented first year as executive vice president and head of University of California Health.


Calvin Turner named UCPath executive director

Calvin’s appointment follows an extensive national search in collaboration with a systemwide search committee. His first day is March 1, 2021.


UCOP colleagues share their gratitude

We asked Link readers to share their silver linings of 2020. Here’s what’s been making UCOP staff feel grateful.


Jeane Oribello

My new (ab)normal: Jeane Oribello, painter and Schitt’s Creek fan

Jeane has been using her time at home to flex her DIY skills through house-beautification projects.


My new (ab)normal: Raphaelle Steinzig, baker

During quarantine, Raphaelle has learned to bake and has discovered an affinity for miniature meringue mushrooms.


Shout-Out for Latascha Magness-Cotton and Eddie Brown

Thanks to Latascha and Eddie’s great work, the Oakland move process has been seamless and quick for the Capital Asset Strategies & Finance team.


10-Second Bio: Stacey L. Johnson, Alzheimer’s advocate

Meet Financial Analyst Stacey Johnson. In her time outside of OP, she manages a foundation that was created in honor of her mother, Willie Mae Graggs-Johnson.


OPSA Steering Committee elections: Cast your vote!

The polls are open. Help drive the direction of staff leadership at UCOP by voting for new members to the OP Staff Assembly Steering Committee.


Sujit Thapa

10 Second Bio: Sujit Thapa, recovering engineer

Though Sujit Thapa began his career as an engineer, he found his passion in working for the common good.