Meet Articulation Analyst Raisa VanAlstyne-Ponce of Student Affairs. Her interests include championing secondary education, traversing the globe and taking an unconventional approach to breakfast.

Meet Rakesh Singh, ITS senior consultant. When he’s not contemplating the impact of his work on staff across UC, he’s imagining his next excursion to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Meet Program Specialist Ginger Hintz. In 2017, she followed her personal passion to Berlin — where she explored the Audre Lorde Archives and chronicled her findings.

Meet Communications & Training Manager Bara Waters, half of the groovy electric folk music duo Cosmic Spin.

Meet Development Analyst Nicola Gruen. In addition to being a professional violinist who once performed with Eric Clapton, she’s an East Bay native!

Meet Systemwide Human Resources Fellow Rhommel Canare. Originally from San Diego, he’s motivated by serving the public — and creating inspiring recipes.

Meet Matt Hawk, senior counsel, construction. You may have spotted him on a calendar with Carmen Electra!

Meet Business Systems Analyst Nikki Lopez of Procurement Services. She’s passionate about strength training and is on a mission to get barbells into the hands of more women.

Jolene Huey, executive compensation analyst for Systemwide HR, loves to travel. Next on her list? The Middle East.

Meet Systemwide Human Resources Fellow Katiria Jimenez. Originally from Palm Springs, Jimenez is a jiu-jitsu athlete and competitor.