Community & Government Relations Staff
The Office of Community & Government Relations (CGR) is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with campus neighbors as well as elected officials at the local, state, and federal level, on behalf of UCSF. CGR also coordinates the University’s response to a wide range of political and policy issues, and advises administrators and faculty on strategies to facilitate dialogue with government and community leaders.
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Dan Bernal
Vice Chancellor, Community & Government Relations
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Ellie Rossiter
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Community Relations & Strategic Partnerships
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Wylie Liu
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Center for Community Engagement & Anchor Institution Mission
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Stephanie Mackler
Chief of Staff
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Abby Ellis
Senior Director, Community Relations & Communications
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Amiee Alden
Senior Director, Local & State Government Relations
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Benita Benavides
Associate Director, Community Construction Outreach Program
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Eric Anthony
Senior Director, Federal Government Relations & Advocacy
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Jessica Arline
Director, Community & Government Relations, East Bay
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Jaclyn Drexler
Associate Director, Community Relations
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Scott Carlson
Senior Manager, Federal Government Relations & Advocacy
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Mercia Brandon
Executive Assistant & Operations Lead
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Val Llanos
Operations & Finance Manager
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Somiah Handy
Assistant Director, Community Relations
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Fernando Enciso-Marquez Assistant Director, Community Relations
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Aisha Queen-Johnson
Director, Community Engaged Learning
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Madison Ebke
Meeting & Event Coordinator
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Stephanie Sario
Assistant Director, Community Benefit & Anchor Institution Mission
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Lydia Bell
Assistant Director, Center for Community Engagement
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Raquel Barajas
Operations Manager, Anchor Institution Mission
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Renyea Colvin
Assistant Director, Communications & Grants
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Juan Negrete
Associate Director, Federal Government Relations
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