People & Culture

Includes leadership, change management, training, digital skills, community spotlights (includes UC Tech Leaders)

Get to Know UC Tech Leader Brad Starkey-Owens

UC Tech Leader Brad Starkey-Owens, Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC Davis

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Brad Starkey-Owens  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Digital Accessibility Program Manager, UC…
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ITS Continuous Improvement Team – Mojgan A. Amini Operational Excellence Gold Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards

ITS Continuous Improvement team representative, Robyn Chadwick, holds the Gold Mojgan A. Amini Operational Excellence Award certificate and poses for a photo with UC Merced CIO Nick Dugan.

UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards. Team Name: ITS Continuous Improvement TeamAward Category: Mojgan A. Amini Operational ExcellenceLocation: UC San Diego  Team Members: The ITS…
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A Decade of Connection: How ERGs Help Build Networks 

Tech Series: Professional Growth at UC - How ERGs Help Build Networks with picture of author Dennis McIver

By Dennis McIver, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program Manager  Last November, I reached ten years of service with the University of California. As I look back on the last decade, I’m deeply humbled by the experiences I’ve had, the lessons I’ve learned, and the friends I’ve made…
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ScholarConnect Team – AI Impact Gold Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards

The ScholarConnect Team, recipient of the Gold AI Impact Award at the 2026 UC Tech Awards poses for a photo with UC Merced CIO Nick Dugan.

UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards.  Team Name: ScholarConnect TeamAward Category: AI ImpactLocation: UC Irvine  Team Members:  The ScholarConnect Team won the Gold AI Impact…
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UC Office of the President UC SHAPE Team – Yvonne Tevis UC Collaboration Gold Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards 

The UC SHAPE Team, recipient of the Gold Yvonne Tevis UC Collaboration Award at the 2026 UC Tech Awards.

UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards.  Team Name: UC SHAPE (Sexual Violence and Harassment Prevention & Education) Team Award Category: Yvonne Tevis UC Collaboration Location: UCOP  Team…
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FutureFarmNow – Larry L. Sautter for Innovation in IT Silver Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards 

FutureFarmNow team representative, Suryaa Charan Shivakumar, holds the Silver Larry L. Sautter for Innovation in IT Award certificate and poses for a photo with UC Merced CIO Nick Dugan.

UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards.   Team Name: FutureFarmNow Award Category: Larry L. Sautter for Innovation in IT Location: UC Riverside  Team Members:  The FutureFarmNow team won the…
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Getting to Know UC Tech Leader Manisha Kanodia

UC Tech Leader Manisha Kanodia Director, Student Affairs and Division of Extended Studies Information Services UC San Diego pictured in a circular frame

UC Tech News is excited to launch the UC Tech Leaders Q&A Series in 2026—a series designed to spotlight the voices shaping technology across UC.  What is Your Name? Manisha Kanodia  What is Your Title? UC Location?  Director, Student Affairs and Division…
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Campo Seguro Project Team – Design Gold Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards 

Campo Seguro Project Team member, Yajaira Ramirez Sigala, holds the Gold Design Award certificate and poses for a photo with UC Merced CIO Nick Dugan.

UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards.   Team Name: Campo Seguro Project Team Award Category: Design Location: UC Davis  Team Members:  The Campo Seguro Project Team…
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Judy Thai – Sustained Impact Silver Winner at the 2026 UC Tech Awards

2026 UC Tech Award Winner Judy Thai – Sustained Impact Silver award with Marlon Lee.

UC Tech News is excited to share the stories of the people and projects behind the winners of the 2026 UC Tech Awards.  Name: Judy ThaiAward Category: Sustained ImpactLocation: UCOP Judy Thai has advanced digital accessibility at UCOP and across…
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