Sharon Van Bruggen

Sharon Van Bruggen leads and directs the vision, mission, and strategic direction of the student union facilities at UC San Diego, including Price Center, Student Center, and Che Facility. More than 20,000 visitors a day enjoy the restaurants, study lounges, outdoor spaces, and meeting and event venues that contribute to a vibrant campus life at UC San Diego. Sharon enjoys working with and learning from the student leaders who serve on the University Centers Advisory Board (UCAB). A few of her favorite projects include establishing the Graffiti Art Park at the Student Center and Y Más at Price Center. Prior to joining University Centers, Sharon worked for Alumni Relations at UCLA, as well as Catholic Charities and the YWCA. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UCLA and an MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego. She is a member of the Association of College Unions International (ACUI), the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS), and National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). An artist at heart, Sharon loves to paint, travel, and experience destinations both near and far.