The Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education (SAGE) employs twelve, full-time professional staff members including the Director, Associate Director, Assistant Director, Student Conduct and Compliance Coordinators, Administrative Assistant, Assessment and Communcations Coordinator, and Policy & Programs Specialists. Read about the SAGE professional staff members below.
B.A. English Studies, University of Miami
Memberships: Association for Student Conduct Administration, National Association of Clery Compliance Officers and Professionals (NACCOP), San Diego Student Conduct Officers, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), UC Student Conduct Officers, National Association of Campus and Restorative Justice (NACRJ)
Involvement: Exemplary Employee of the Year, Co-Chairs the Restorative Justice Committee at UC San Diego, facilitates Restorative Justice Circles and Conferences, Advises the Community Standards Board, Two-time National Residence Hall Honorary Spotlight Award winner, Serves on several committees on Clery Act Compliance, Athletics Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Behavioral Threat Assessment, Students of Concern, and Coordinates Respondent Support Services
Before joining the Office of Student Conduct in 2006, Natania worked as a Social Worker in Florida, and as an assistant in a Law Office in New York, her home state. Natania is proficient in English and Haitian-Creole. She is also conversational in French and Spanish. Natania does not have much free time because she has a young son that keeps her very busy. When she does get some free time however, she loves to bake. Her specialty is rum cake! Her favorite part about working on campus is getting to help students get back on track personally and academically.
B.A. Human Development - UC San Diego
Memberships: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
Involvements: Restorative Justice Commitee, Triton Transfer Ally, Spanish speaker, First Generation Student
Before joining SAGE, Dereck worked within the colleges at UC San Diego. He worked in residence life at Seventh College and in various offices at Revelle College. Outside of work, Dereck enjoys spending time with his dog, Captain Latte and playing video games. Dereck hopes to pursue his graduate studies in higher education and is looking forward to helping students navigate the various processes at UC San Diego. He is born and raised in San Diego and is happy to share some of his local knowledge!
M.Ed Post-secondary Administration and Student Affairs
Memberships: National Italian American Foundation; TRIO Alumni Association
Before joining the Office of Student Conduct, Ivana worked as a Litigation Case Manager for a Law Office in Los Angeles. Ivana is fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian. She found her passion for advocacy and policy during her two years at Mt. San Antonio College where she traveled to Washington DC to advocate for additional funding for programs that support first-generation and low income students. After two years, Ivana transferred to the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she established her passion for education policy and law. Since then, Ivana has completed her Masters from the University of Southern California and joined the Triton family. Ivana plans to attend law school and establish herself as a legal professional in higher education.
M.A. Social Innovation, University of San Diego
B.A. Sociology, California State University San Marcos
Memberships: Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA), San Diego Student Conduct Officers, American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
Involvement: Restorative Justice Committee Member, Facilitator training through the Center for Restorative Justice at University San Diego, Triton Transfer Ally, Undocu-Ally
Before joining the Office of Student Conduct, Jordan worked as the Executive Assistant for second-year nursing students in Cork, Ireland at University College Cork in the School of Nursing and Midwifery. Prior to that, Jordan grew up in San Diego. San Diego is also where she completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at CSU San Marcos and University of San Diego respectively. Jordan’s favorite part about working at UC San Diego is interacting with students and assisting them with the conduct process.
M.S. Counselor Education, Central Connecticut State University
Specialization: Student Development in Higher Education
B.A. Italian Language, Southern Connecticut State University
Minor: Communication
Memberships: National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Chi Sigma Alpha Student Affairs Honor Society Alumni, National Organization of Italian American Women, Association for Student Conduct Administration
Before joining the Office of Student Conduct, Deanna worked with Dreamer Support Services at San Diego Miramar College. She found her passion for student affairs as an undergraduate student involved in clubs and organizations at Southern Connecticut State University. During her graduate studies, she worked primarily in Residence Life at Southern Connecticut State University. Deanna served in both programmatic and operational roles, ultimately as a Hall Director before moving to sunny San Diego. Deanna is very excited to be part of the UC San Diego community!
Memberships: Association for Student Conduct Administration, San Diego Student Conduct Officers, UC Student Conduct Officers, UC San Diego Alumni
Involvement: UC San Diego Exemplary Employee of the Year, Public address announcer for Track & Field, National Residence Hall Honorary Spotlight Award winner, National Residence Hall Residential Life Staff Member of the Year Finalist, Facilitate campus-wide de-escalation training
Caitlin's pronouns are she/her/hers. Caitlin joined the Center for Student Accountability, Growth, and Education in 2014. Before that Caitlin worked in Muir College Residential Life and the Intercollegiate Athletics Departments. A lifelong proponent of dispute resolution, Caitlin enjoys educating others on ways to resolve disputes effectively, self-regulate, and communicate better. A San Diego "local" and UC San Diego alumni, her favorite parts about working here are giving back to the community, collaborating with peers, and supporting students.
Policy & Programs Specialist
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Family Health Services Training Center
A.A. Fashion Design, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Memberships: San Diego Student Conduct Officers, UC Student Conduct Officers
Before joining the Student COVID-19 Compliance Team, Leann worked at the County of San Diego as a Human Service Specialist. In addition, she spent over 3 years at Family Health Centers of San Diego as a Patient Service Representative, and later a Case Manager for Physical Rehabilitation. Originally from San Francisco, Leann enjoys the San Diego weather. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Leann is thrilled to be part of the UC San Diego community.
B.A. Organizational Leadership, California Baptist University, Riverside, California
Memberships: California Baptist University Alumni, Project Management Institute, Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society Alumni, Susan G. Komen, Affiliate Volunteer.
Before joining the Office of Student Conduct, Shirley worked as a COVID-19 Family and Community Support Specialist, and Project Policy Analyst for the Student Affairs Tech Lending Program. Prior to joining UC San Diego, she worked as an administrative professional in both the non-profit and public sector. She brings to this role, experience as an organizational, mission-aligned professional, and is intentional about team building and collaboration. She aims to use her role to cultivate student responsibility and accountability within the campus community. As a newcomer to UC San Diego, the experience has been friendly and supportive. In her spare time, Shirley enjoys producing and performing live spoken word events with music, live paint and other artistic expressions.
B.A. Psychology
M.S. Student Affairs and Higher Education
Before joining UC San Diego University, MyLinh was working in Human Resources outside of higher education. Her higher education journey started in Residential Life as an undergraduate. Her professional roles continued in Residential Life as well as Multicultural Services and Student Engagement. In her free time, she loves spoiling her dog and trying new restaurants. MyLinh’s favorite part of working for UCSD are her great coworkers who are always student centered and innovative.
B.S. Business Administration UC Riverside
Emphasis: Marketing, Behavioral Economics
Karlee's pronouns are she/her/hers. Before joining the Office of Student Conduct, Karlee supported the Student Affairs Case Management Services and other UCSD departments. She is experienced in data analysis, data interpretation, with certifications in CITI Social and Behavioral Research. Her creative passions include graphic design, media production, and event organization. Karlee's favorite part about working in higher education is connecting with bright and inspiring students.
