SSHA Leadership:
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Jeff Gilger Dean Professor of Psychological Sciences
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Anne Zanzucchi Associate Dean, Academics and Special Projects Teaching Professor for Writing Studies |
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Christine Howe Executive Assistant to the Dean (209) 228-7843
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Rebecca Smith Assistant Dean, Personnel (209) 228-2950
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Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594
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Christine Tumonong Assistant Dean, Finance & Administrative Operations (209) 228-4597
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Academic Advising: ssha.advising@ucmerced.edu
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Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594
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Brenda Maldonado-Rosas Director of Student Services (209) 228-0037 |
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Lauren Brackett Student Success Coordinator Academic Advisor (209) 228-0042 |
Lorena Mejia Academic Success Coordinator Academic Advisor
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Evelyn Cardona Academic Advisor |
Valeria Salcedo Lomeli Academic Advisor |
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Linda Safer Academic Advisor, Transfer Coordinator |
Destiny Dias Administrative Assistant |
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Carolyn Barranco Academic Advisor, Student Engagement Coordinator |
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Maria Sifuentes Degree Completion Program, Academic Advisor |
Elizabeth Whitmyre Degree Completion Program, Academic Advisor |
Academic Personnel and Personnel: ssha.ap@ucmerced.edu
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Rebecca Smith Assistant Dean, Personnel (209) 228-2950
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Amanda Khamo Senior Academic Personnel Analyst (209) 228-4210 |
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Vanessa Woodruff Senior Academic Personnel Analyst
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Joseph Swann Personnel Analyst (209) 228-3125 |
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Andrea Villarreal Academic Personnel Assistant |
Department Support Services: ssha.deptsupport@ucmerced.edu
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Heidi Green Interim Academic Department Support Lead
(209) 382-4073
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Ericka Garcia Events and Academic Department Support Coordinator
(209) 201-8167
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Heidi Green Academic Department Specialist
(209) 382-4073
Stephanie Lopez Academic Department Specialist
(209) 308-3329
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Jocelyn De La Torre Academic Department Specialist &
Interim Administrative Officer
(209) 285-4403
Kim McMillon Community Liasion for the Arts
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Finance and Administrative Operations: ssha.financial@ucmcerced.edu
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Christine Tumonong Assistant Dean, Finance & Administrative Operations (209) 228-4597
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Amanda Perry Financial Services Analyst |
Andre Frise Financial Services Analyst |
Graduate Services: ssha.grad@ucmerced.edu
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Monica Garcia, PhD Manager of Graduate Services (209) 382-4145 |
Pakou Thao Graduate Services Coordinator (209) 355-8507 |
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Isabel de Santiago Graduate Services Coordinator
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Instructional Services: ssha.curriculum@ucmerced.edu
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Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594
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Angela Dixon Manager of Instructional Services (209) 228-7839 |
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Casey Delfino Course & Curriculum Scheduler (209) 228-4495
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Yazmin Colin Course Articulation Analyst
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Alyssa Conroy Instructional Services Assistant
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Research and Scholarship Support: ssha.grants@ucmerced.edu
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Andrés Hernández, PhD Faculty Research Liaison
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The Karen Merritt Writing Program: mwp@ucmerced.edu
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Estee Beck Director
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Samantha Ocena Associate Director |
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Iris Ruiz Assistant Director |
Linda Hart Tolley Administrative Officer for Assessment & Curriculum
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Sandra Mora Administrative Officer for Personnel & Finances
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Staff Mission Statement:
- We actively partner with our colleagues on campus and our local communities to support the educational and research mission of the university. We facilitate the success of our students and faculty, and we advance the success of UC Merced through our work.
- We do so with these guiding principles in mind:
- We are mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the decisions we make, policies that guide us, and our behavior toward others
- We aim to have empathy and understanding in daily interactions
- We practice honesty, integrity, respect, and trust with colleagues and those we serve
- We are diligent in our duties, committed and responsible in support of our School and Campus
- We are accountable and ethical
- We are innovative and adaptable
- We value teamwork and opportunities for collaboration
- We respond to change in positive ways
- We balance our work and personal lives and recognize that each is an integral part of our success and health
Last Updated July 2023
Questions: Please contact Christine Howe.
