Meet the Team!

University Centers staff members are dedicated professionals focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and lively student union for all Tritons.

Organizational Chart

Leadership

Sharon Van Bruggen
Executive Director of University Centers
John Payne
Associate Director of University Centers
Adam Weaver
Assistant Director of University Centers, Event Services & Programs
Amanda Marples
Assistant Director of University Centers, Marketing & Assessment
Julia Martinez
Leasing and Asset Manager – University Centers Real Estate

Administration & Retail

Sharon Van Bruggen
Executive Director of University Centers
Scott Strong
Executive Assistant to Sharon Van Bruggen of University Centers
Julia Martinez
Leasing and Asset Manager – University Centers Real Estate

Auxiliaries

Cindy Penning
Lease Admin
Belinda Go-Oco
Assistant Manager, Starbucks
Daniel Salinas
Food Service Lead, Starbucks
Ian Fulcher
Supervisor, Starbucks
Kris Wells
Campus Bike & Skate Manager
Maria Orozco
Auxiliary Operation Manager
Sheny Garcia
Supervisor, Starbucks

Event Services

Adam Weaver

Assistant Director of University Centers, Event Services & Programs

Email: adamweaver@ucsd.edu

Appointments: Schedule an appointment with Adam here
David Duran

Event Coordinator

CSI Registered Student Organizations (A - L)

Email: d1Duran@ucsd.edu

Appointments: Schedule an appointment with David here
Martha Martinez-Acosta

Event Coordinator

CSI Registered Student Organizations (M - T)

Email: mlm001@ucsd.edu

Appointments: Schedule an appointment with Martha here
Rosalie Celestial

Event Manager

CSI Registered Student Organizations (U – Z)

Recreation Organizations

College Organizations

UC San Diego Departments

Non-Affiliated Organizations

Email: rcelestial@ucsd.edu

Appointments: Schedule an appointment with Rosalie here
Matt Gawel

Reservation & Event Process Manager

Email: mgawel@ucsd.edu

*For reservation requests, please submit your request here
Brook Falkenstein

Director of Technical Services

Tech Services for Student Organizations

Email: bfalkenstein@ucsd.edu

Submit a Tech Request: Online

Appointments: Schedule an appointment with Brook here
Mark Kinsley

Assistant Director of Technical Services

Tech Services for UC San Diego Departments

Tech Services for Non-Affiliated Organizations

Email: bfalkenstein@ucsd.edu

Submit a Tech Request: Online

Appointments: Schedule an appointment with Mark here
Jim Zadai
Technical Event Production Manager
Anthony Mislang Cabrera
Technical Event Production Manager
Kia Neri
Program Manager

Marketing

Amanda Marples
Assistant Director of University Centers, Marketing & Assessment
Armando Abundis
Senior Graphic Designer
Micaela Stone
Marketing Specialist

Operations/Custodial

John Payne
Associate Director of University Centers
Alan Zamarripa
Senior Custodian
Alejandro Morfin
Operations Manager
Chris Ladwig
Assistant Maintenance Supervisor
Chris Ochoa
Facility Services Manager
Darren Hugie
Senior Custodian
Evarist Nyibigira
Bussing Custodian
Joel Burdeos
Events & Facility Services Operations Manager
Julio Ariosa
Senior Custodian
Karla De Julio
Lead Custodian
Lamar Williams
Senior Custodian
Manuel Hernandez
Senior Custodian
Manuel Madrigal
Senior Custodian
Mirian Rios
Senior Custodian
Monica Llamas
Senior Custodian
Nick Vacchio
Facility Services Manager
Paul Correia
Senior Custodian
Ramon Cruz
Operations Manager
Raven Lewis
Lead Custodian
Russell Shotwell
Senior Building Maintenance
Sandra Amaro
Senior Custodian
Vicki Moore
Lead Custodian