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Cheryl Lloyd

Meet Cheryl Lloyd, puzzle solver and football fan

When Cheryl isn’t hard at work charting new solutions to employee-focused business needs, you can find her cheering on her hometown team!


UCOP welcomes Francisco Melara, complaint resolution & systemwide EEO/AA compliance specialist

Francisco is passionate about supporting equitable workplaces and is looking forward to making a difference for UCOP employees.


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.


Paul Williams, incoming Associate Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, UC Procurement

UC welcomes Paul Williams as associate vice president and chief procurement officer

Paul brings more than 25 years of sourcing and procurement expertise, including a special focus on supply chain diversity.


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.