SSHA Leadership:
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Leonardo Arriola Dean Professor of Political Science
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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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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 Senior Academic Advisor Academic Advisor (209) 228-0042 |
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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 Senior Academic Personnel Analyst (209) 228-3125 |
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Maribel Rivera Bonilla Academic HR Coordinator (209) 228-0322
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Department Services: ssha.deptservices@ucmerced.edu
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Heidi Green Manager of Department Services,
Social Sciences
(209) 382-4073
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Lisa Mora Manager of Department Services,
Arts & Humanities
(209) 506-7603
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Stephanie Lopez Academic Department Specialist
(209) 308-3329
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Joelyn De La Torre Academic Department Specialist
(209) 285-4403
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Sarah Mora Academic Department Specialist
(209) 413-9408
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Mahea LaRosa Academic Department Specialist
(209) 233-2578
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Maricela Rivera Academic Department Specialist
(209) 233-2036
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Jennifer Casillas Academic Department Specialist
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Alena Swann |
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Melanie Loyola - Operations Operations Coordinator
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Finance: ssha.financial@ucmcerced.edu
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Elias "Eli" Vargas Director of Finance |
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Amanda Leard Financial Services Analyst |
Jesus Garcia-Zaragoza Financial Services Analyst |
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Eddie Torres Financial Services Analyst |
Graduate Services: ssha.grad@ucmerced.edu
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Megan Topete Assistant Dean, Student & Instructional Services (209) 228-4594 |
Pakou Thao Manager of Graduate Services (209) 355-8507 |
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Isabel de Santiago Graduate Services Coordinator (209) 229-0105
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Lisa Moe Graduate Services Assistant (209) 228-0105 |
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 Coordinator
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Yazmin Colin Course Articulation Analyst
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Alyssa Conroy Course and Curriculum Coordinator
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The Karen Merritt Writing Program: mwp@ucmerced.edu
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Estee Beck Director
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Lora Burnett Associate Director |
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Sandra Mora Personel and Financial Analyst |
Linda Hart Tolley Curriculum Manager
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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: August 2024
Questions: Please contact Christine Howe.
