Porter Staff Directory
Provost
Soraya Murray
Contact: (831) 459-3700, semurray@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Welcome to Porter College! My name is Soraya Murray, and I am the College Provost. As Porter's academic administrator, I supervise the College's academic programs: the Core course and other courses in the college curriculum; academic advising, standing, and integrity; fellowship and project grants; college honors and distinction; and graduation.
Interim Senior Director College Student Life
Kathy Cooney
Contact: (831) 459-5255, kmcooney@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Hello and welcome to Porter College. My name is Kathy Cooney, Interim Senior Director College Student Life (SDCSL) for Porter and Kresge Colleges. I oversee student life and administration which include a variety of areas such as residence life, college programs, budget, and facilities. Get involved inside and outside of the classroom. Be an active participant in all that is Porter College. I look forward to meeting you.
Provost
Soraya Murray
Contact: (831) 459-3700, semurray@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Welcome to Porter College! My name is Soraya Murray, and I am the College Provost. As Porter's academic administrator, I supervise the College's academic programs: the Core course and other courses in the college curriculum; academic advising, standing, and integrity; fellowship and project grants; college honors and distinction; and graduation.
College Academic Manager
Leah Browne
Contact: (831) 459-2564, lbrowne@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Hello! I provide administrative and academic support to the Provost. I manage the scheduling of the Core Course; PRTR 1, hire lecturers, secure classroom and tutorial space, and maintain other Porter courses administratively throughout the academic year. I also oversee the application processes for Porter's wide range of grant, fellowship, and scholarship programs.
Assistant Director of Colleges Advising; Porter and Kresge Colleges
Sarah Shane-Vasquez
Contact: 831-459-4013, PorterAdviser@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104I oversee the Kresge and Porter Advising Offices, and work collaboratively with staff and faculty throughout the campus to help ensure the best resources are available to both Kresge and Porter students, from their first orientation meetings, to graduation and beyond. As an adviser, I help students navigate the University’s policies and procedures, find good answers to challenging questions, and find a sense of belonging and purpose at UCSC.
Senior College Advisor
Janelyn A. Magaña
Contact: (831) 459-5819, jamay1@ucsc.edu
Office: Remote
Hello! My name is Janelyn Magaña and I am an Academic Adviser for Porter College. I am a proud UC Santa Cruz alum and first-generation college graduate. I'm excited to support your academic advising needs, navigate the university and encourage you to use all the resources offered to you here at UCSC!
College Advisor
Kristyn Crouse DeWindtContact: (831) 459-2273, kccrouse@ucsc.edu
Office: Remote
Hi, I'm Kristyn Crouse DeWindt. I'm one of the Academic Advisors at Porter College. I love advising students; it brings me joy to watch and support you through this journey. Come to us with your questions. We're great "air-traffic controllers," so if you don't know who to ask, we're a great first stop. I especially enjoy helping students find a major that leverages their strengths and unique talents to support their future goals. I'm looking forward to working with you!
Academic Preceptor
Bob Giges
Contact: (831) 459-2864, otom@ucsc.edu
Office: Remote and Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Hi, my name is Bob Giges, and I’m one of the academic preceptors at Porter College. I’m also a former UCSC transfer student with both undergraduate and graduate degrees from Santa Cruz. I’m happy to help you with any and all academic advising issues as you discover, define, and navigate your way through your UCSC journey. Stop by or make an appointment so we can talk about your potential plans.
Porter College Assistant & Porter & Kresge Mailroom Manager
Erika Hearon
Contact: (831) 459-2273, elhearon@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Hi. My name is Erika Hearon (she/her/hers) and I am the Administrative Assistant for the College Advising Office and the Manager for the Porter & Kresge Mailrooms. I attended U.C.S.C. in Community Studies with an emphasis on Public Health. My background is in public health, social services and housing. I love reading and camping in the woods.
Interim Senior Director College Student Life
Kathy Cooney
Contact: (831) 459-5255, kmcooney@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Hello and welcome to Porter College. My name is Kathy Cooney, Interim Senior Director College Student Life (SDCSL) for Porter and Kresge Colleges. I oversee student life and administration which include a variety of areas such as residence life, college programs, budget, and facilities. Get involved inside and outside of the classroom. Be an active participant in all that is Porter College. I look forward to meeting you.
Associate Director College Student Life (DCSL)
Kathy Cooney
Contact: 831-459-5255, kmcooney@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
I am the Associate Director College Student Life (ADCSL), which means that I oversee all the Residential Life and Housing functions for Porter and Kresge Colleges in addition to managing the student conduct process for our students. I work closely with the Residential Life team, intervene on community issues and am available for appointments with students and staff. I look forward to meeting you.
Housing Coordinator
Natasha Katznelson
Contact: (831) 459-4433, PorterHousing@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Residential Life & Housing Office Coordinator
Laurick Calanno
Contact: (831) 459-4433, lcalanno@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Assistant Director, Residential Education
TBA
Contact: (831) 459-1493,
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Coordinator for Conduct & Education
TBA
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
Jaclyn Rojo
Contact: jmrojo@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
Lewis Jacques
Contact: lpjacque@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
Elliot Levin
Contact: erlevin@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
Nathon Taylor
Contact: netaylor@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
College Programs Coordinator (CPC)
James Blaine
Contact: (831) 459-4758, jblaine@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College, D Building, Room 143
Hello, my name is James Blaine and I am the College Programs Coordinator. I work with staff and students to plan programs and activities that are of interest to students and the college community. I enjoy working with students and feel privileged be able to provide opportunities for engagement outside of the classroom. Click on the Porter Activities tab to find out more about the Student Activities office. I look forward to meeting and working with you.
Assistant College Programs Coordinator (ACPC)
TBA
Contact: (831) 459-2857, portacpc@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College, D Building, Room 143
Voice mail & email are being monitored on a daily basis.
Assistant to the Senior Director College Student Life
TBA
Contact: (831) 459-2467
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
Welcome to Porter College! I am the Assistant to the SDCSL and serve both Porter and Kresge Colleges. I look forward to speaking with you on the phone, or drop in and say hello.
Budget Analyst
Mary Sierra
Contact: (831) 459-2037, mjsierra@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
My name is Mary Sierra and I am the Financial Coordinator for Porter and Kresge Colleges. I take care of all the details of purchasing and analyzing expenditures at the two colleges. I make sure that the expenditures are charged to the correct accounts, also insuring that all proper guidelines are being followed during every step of the process. I do look forward to meeting you.
Counseling Psychologist
Elena Herrera
Contact: (831) 459-2572, eherrer9@ucsc.edu
Counseling Psychologist
TBA
Contact: (831) 502-7190
Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
Dan Tokar
(831) 459-4773, diningp_k-group@ucsc.edu
Facilities Asset Coordinator
Devin Sodt
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Senior Building Maintenance Worker Supervisor
Saul Lopez
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Senior Building Maintenance Worker
Lucas Grams
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Groundskeeper
Whitney Mitchell
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