Current SAB Members
Thank you to this year's executive board members!
- Chair, Jessica Bulleri
- Chair-elect, Lauren Morgan
- Treasurer, Karen Schloss
- Treasurer-elect, Meg Lehr
- Secretary, Chris Burgess
- Past-Chair, 1st year CUCSA Delegate, Lumpy (Ryan) Ervin
- 2nd year CUCSA Delegate, Katie Ritchey
Jessica Bulleri (Chair)
(She/Her)
Department: Risk Services
Title: Campus Health and Well-being Manager
Year started at UCSC: 2019
First Year Serving on SAB: 2021-22
(831) 502-7375
jbulleri@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I have been at UCSC for a little over five years now and have fallen in love with our beautiful campus and vibrant community. As the Campus Health and Well-being Manager and co-chair of UCSC Healthy Campus, I develop wellness programming for faculty and staff and aim to build a work and learning environment that supports the health and well-being of our community. Outside of work, I am an avid reader of sci fi/fantasy books, a true crime podcast aficionado, a bit of a gamer, a Friends binge-watcher, and a dog mom to a very energetic mini Aussie. I am eager to become more involved in the larger campus community and am looking forward to advocating for our staff and addressing their challenges and concerns.
Lauren Morgan (Chair-Elect)
(She/Her)
Department: CPEVC's Office
Title: Senior HR Leader/SMG Coordinator
Year started at UCSC: 2019
First Year Serving on SAB: 2023-24
831-459-4771
llmorgan@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Growing up in Santa Cruz, I never imagined myself working for UCSC. I had very little interaction with the students or campus. I moved away for college and vowed never to return! But time changes all things and I came home to be with my family, who all still live here. My daughter came with me and graduated from UCSC in Spring 2023. I couldn’t be more proud. I have found a great community working here at UCSC and am excited to join the Staff Advisory Board. I hope my experience in the field of HR and my position in the CPEVC’s office will be valuable in advocating for the wants and needs of the staff we serve. I look forward to working with my fellow board members.
Karen Schloss (Treasurer)
(She/Her)
Department: Staff Human Resources
Title: Principal Compensation & Classification Analyst & CruzPay Supervisor
Year started at UCSC: 2018
First Year Serving on SAB: 2022-23
(831) 459-1258
keschlos@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I enjoy helping people find solutions to problems by using my analytical ability to get to the root of the issue, and my creative problem-solving ability to find feasible solutions. I believe that my strong project management skills and ability to communicate in a compelling manner will allow me to advocate for staff needs in a way that can enact meaningful and sustained change. Finally, I have a passion for ensuring fair and equitable pay on our campus; in my role as a Principal Compensation & Classification Analyst, I advocate on behalf of employees for pay that is in line with current market value and classifications that align with the actual job duties being performed. Having heard the concerns about compensation over the years, one of my goals while serving on the Staff Advisory Board is to promote transparency and understanding in regards to Staff compensation. I look forward to hearing more from the campus community and helping solve the issues that are standing in the way of happiness and productivity.
Meg Lehr (Treasurer-Elect)
Department: Division of Physical & Biological Sciences
Title: Divisional Resources Manager
Year started at UCSC: 2006
First Year Serving on SAB: 2023-24
831-459-2692
mlehr@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
UCSC is an amazing place to work, from our core missions of education and research that better the world we live in to the amazingly dedicated and smart staff. Since joining UCSC in 2006, I've held various positions in the areas of academic planning and academic operations, working with staff in student-facing front-line units (like colleges and academic departments) to the more foundational business and operational units (like Financial Affairs, Budget Analysis and Planning, PPDO, ITS). I have become convinced that when we collaborate and work together on solutions, we can produce the best outcomes. I want to bring my experience working beyond the boundary of my unit and knowledge of how things work to the SAB to help effect positive change.
Christopher Burgess (Secretary)
(He/Him/His)
Department: Office of the Registrar
Title: Assistant Registrar
Year started at UCSC: 2019
First Year Serving on SAB: 2023-24
831-459-4978
chburges@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Christopher (Chris) Burgess (He/Him/His) has worked in the Office of the Registrar as an Assistant Registrar for Records and Enrollment since 2019. In his free time he lives in Aptos with his wife and three kids and enjoys exploring the wonderful hiking trails and beaches with his family.
Ryan (Lumpy) Ervin (Past Chair, 1st Year
CUCSA delegate)
Department:
Title: Sr. Custodial Supervisor
Year Started at UCSC: 2009
First Year Serving on SAB: 2021-2022
(831) 459-21163
rwervin@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I have been working on campus in various positions for the last 13 years. I was a former UCSC Senior Custodian where I worked for 5 years at Family Student housing. I then started working as a Senior Building Maintenance worker for 3 years. I am currently a Senior Custodial Supervisor for the day shift. I am the supervisor of 25 very hard-working custodians that I greatly appreciate. Outside of work I am a die-hard San Jose Sharks Hockey fan. I love music, movies, video games, and sci/fi fantasy books. I play guitar for fun, go on hikes, swim, and love to do boxing. I have enjoyed my time on SAB and love to learn more about our campus and to advocate for our staff.
Katie Ritchey (2nd Year CUCSA Delegate)
(She/Her/Hers)
Department: Psychology
Title: Graduate Advisor
Year started at UCSC: 2014
First Year Serving on SAB: 2019-20
831-459-3241
kritchey@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I am an alum of Cowell College and have enjoyed working at the University Library. I’m excited to work with the Staff Advisory Board to advocate for staff and become more involved with the larger UCSC Campus over the next few years. Outside of work I enjoy baking, reading, camping, and working on house projects with my husband.
Elizabeth Moya
Department: Services for Transfer and Re-Entry Students (STARS)
Title: Renaissance Scholars Program Counselor
Year started at UCSC: 2016
First Year Serving on SAB: 2020-2021
(831) 459-4819
emoya@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
As the Renaissance Scholars Program Counselor, I advocate and work alongside with students who identify as current/former foster youth, healing from childhood trauma and other extenuating adverse lived experiences. This work is deeply personal to me since I am also an alum from this program when I was attending UC Santa Cruz, class of 2013. I help my students with short and long term goals and holistic advising with a focus on mental health and well-being. This work also translates into my role on the Staff Advisory Board. I have a deep passion and commitment of how I would like to bring more mental health and community care resources to our campus for staff and faculty. I am also a mother to my beautiful son and we enjoy camping, traveling and watching movies together.
Cindy Miller
Department: Information Technology Services
Title: Experience & Relationship Lead
Year started at UCSC: 2013
First Year Serving on SAB: 2022-23
(831) 459-1491
cmiller4@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I’ve been with UCSC since 2013. My roles have centered around engagement work, beginning with working with campus donors and their families, working with campus leadership, and now working with the staff in ITS. I am excited to work with the Staff Advisory Board because I am passionate about helping others to feel supported, to know that their opinions matter and to know that the work they do contributes to the campus strategic priorities.
In my personal time I love to exercise in our beautiful outdoors mountain biking, running, hiking, skiing, and playing tennis. Most of all I love spending time with my family and friends.
Andy Ng
Department: Global Engagement
Title: Assistant Director of Global Programming
Year started at UCSC: 2019
First Year Serving on SAB: 2022-2023
(831) 502-7089
ang324@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I see myself as a full-fledged California boy, carrying Bay Area slang wherever I travel around the world. On campus, I develop initiatives that support the needs of our large international students and scholars population, as well as our outbound students traveling abroad to enrich their lives and education. I previously studied abroad and taught English in Japan, and those experiences have shaped the work that I pursue today. I am excited to work with my fellow dedicated staff members to advocate for and find tangible solutions to support and sustain our community. In my free time, I enjoy cooking plant-based meals, jet setting to share boba and laughs with my community, and becoming the best Pokemon Go trainer I can be.
Matthew Mednick
Department: Academic Senate
Title: Senate Executive Director
Year started at UCSC: 2005
First Year Serving on SAB: 2022-23
(831) 459-5209
mmednick@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Mirjam Kuusik 
(She/Her)
Department: Dining Services
Title: Unit Manager
Year started at UCSC: 2017
First Year Serving on SAB: 2022-23
831-459-4609
mkuusik@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
David Hunt
Department: Information Technology Services
Title: Wireless Network Engineer
Year started at UCSC: 2022
First Year Serving on SAB: 2023-24
831-247-4870
dhunt1@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Running from Santa Cruz to join the U.S. Navy working as a weapon systems technician (FC) aboard the Aegis cruiser USS Vincennes CG-49 from 1987 to 1991. Once his enlistment was complete he found the desire to return home and finish his education. After graduating with a BS in Electrical, Electronic Engineering, David started his career as a test engineer on a missile defense system for the U.S. Air Force however the desire came to move away from keeping secrets to join Cisco Systems in the late '90's. At Cisco, David played around with a lot of technologies but fell in love with a new and exciting standard that became known as 802.11. He was lucky enough to come up with a few ideas that were patented to enable clients to leverage WiFi to make and receive phone calls. David was never interested in climbing the corporate ladder but very interested in making things work, tasked with showcasing Cisco's advanced technology in events like doing the first 18 holes of golf for the Royal and Ancient, several Super Bowls for the NFL, the All-Star games for the NBA and so many other interesting
Lea Taddonio
(She/Her)
Department: ARCH
Title: Coordinator of Residential Education: Family Student Housing and Graduate Student Housing
Year started at UCSC: 2019
First Year Serving on SAB: 2023-24
ltaddoni@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Lea Taddonio (she/her) currently works with Family Student Housing and Graduate Student Housing. She has seventeen years experience in nonprofit and higher education settings with a particular interest in experiential learning and community development. Her additional interests include writing, podcasting, traveling, live music, and hanging with her family.
Fisher Dietz 
(He/Him)
Department: Baskin Engineering ITS
Title: Research and Instructional IT Support
Year started at UCSC: 2022
First Year Serving on SAB: 2023-24
fdietz@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Having grown up in a small town in Mariposa County, I am constantly striving to be a part of something bigger than myself, where the goal is bettering the lives of the many, not the few. I have always been interested in taking part in opportunities where not only can I contribute in a positive manner, but an experience that will, in turn, positively impact me as a human. That is why I am incredibly excited to be joining the Staff Advisory Board at UC Santa Cruz. Being based out of the Silicon Valley Campus where I work as the Baskin Engineering IT Support Specialist, I aim to support growth for both the organization as well as on an individual level. To meet that goal I intend to advocate for staff members that don't work in the city of Santa Cruz and may feel disconnected from the UCSC community. During this time of growth and change in the university, I think it is important to remember that only together can we remain slug strong!
Carlos Perez 
Department: CHES
Title: Facilities Maintenance Manager
Year started at UCSC: 2019
First Year Serving on SAB: 2024-25
831-212-9868
cperez44@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
Over the past five years, I have had the privilege of working for CHES Facilities.
I began as a Maintenance Worker, then advanced to Supervisor, and I currently serve as the Facilities Maintenance Manager for both the West Zone and ARCH Colleges.
I actively contribute to the University Community by volunteering on various DSAS committees, participating in the Staff Mentorship Program, and supporting El Centro events. I recently graduated from the Leadership Academy and, starting July 1st, I will be a member of the WACUHO Facilities Committee.
Outside of work, I am deeply rooted in the Santa Cruz community, having been born and raised in the Davenport/Bonny Doon area for four generations. I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, indulging in anime and video games, tinkering with cars and trucks, and expressing my creativity through woodworking and sign making. I also have a passion for music and own three guitars, which I aspire to master.
Michelle Sohnlein
Department: Risk Services
Title: Workers' Compensation & Occupational Disability Manager
Year started at UCSC: 2022
First Year Serving on SAB: 2024-25
831-459-2850
msohnlei@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I am deeply passionate about fostering a supportive and inclusive environment within the University of California Santa Cruz community. Serving on the staff advisory board provides a unique opportunity to actively contribute to this mission by representing the voices, concerns, and needs of staff members. Through collaborative efforts and constructive dialogue, I am eager to work towards enhancing communication channels, fostering a sense of belonging, and implementing positive changes that benefit both staff and the University as a whole. In my position as Workers' Compensation & Occupational Disability Manager I constantly look at ways to improve the communication of resources for both the injured employee and their department, and how best to minimize risk on campus. Joining the staff advisory board aligns perfectly with my values of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and I am excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my fellow staff members.
In my free time I enjoy going to garage sales with my husband, embroidery, cooking/baking, curling up with a book, or watching horror movies.
Selene Faire
Department: Office of Research
Title: Business and Operations Analyst
Year started at UCSC: 2020
First Year Serving on SAB: 2024-25
831-502-1339
sefaire@ucsc.edu
Personal Statement
I'm a data enthusiast with a knack for making sense of complex information (and a healthy dose of spreadsheet love!). While I wouldn't call it a hobby, I'm constantly fascinated by how to collaborate better remotely. This curiosity fuels my desire to learn and explore new ideas, which I believe translates well to problem-solving and collaborating with diverse perspectives. As a UCSC staff member who works fully remotely, I'm particularly interested in finding ways to foster strong connections and efficient workflows within our virtual teams. I'm excited to bring my analytical mind, collaborative spirit, and passion for remote collaboration to the Staff Advisory Board, where I can contribute to a thriving work environment for all staff.
