Porter Staff Directory


    ADMINISTRATION

  • Sean Keilen

    Sean Keilen, Provost

    (831) 459-3700, keilen@ucsc.edu

    Welcome to Porter College! My name is Sean Keilen, 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.

    Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104

  • Kathy Cooney

    Kathy Cooney, Interim Senior Director College Student Life

    (831) 459-5255, kmcooney@ucsc.edu

    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. 

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301


  • ACADEMIC OFFICE

  • Sean Keilen

    Sean Keilen, Provost

    (831) 459-3700, keilen@ucsc.edu

    Welcome to Porter College! My name is Sean Keilen, 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.

    Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104

     

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    Leah Browne, College Academic Manager

    (831) 459-2564, lbrowne@ucsc.edu

    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.

    Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104

     


  • ACADEMIC ADVISING

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    Sarah Shane-Vasquez, Porter & Kresge Lead Academic Preceptor

    831-459-4013, PorterAdviser@ucsc.edu

  • Janelyn A. Magaña, Senior College Advisor

    (831) 459-5819, jamay1@ucsc.edu

    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! 

    Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104

     

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    Kristyn Crouse, Academic Preceptor

    (831) 459-2273,  kccrouse@ucsc.edu

  • Bob Giges

    Bob Giges, Academic Preceptor

    (831) 459-2864, otom@ucsc.edu

    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.

    Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104

  • Erika Hearon

    Erika Hearon, College Assistant & Mailroom Supervisor

    (831) 459-2273, elhearon@ucsc.edu

    Hi. My name is Erika Hearon (she/her/hers) and I am the Receptionist for the College Advising Office and the Supervisor for the Porter Mailroom. 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.

    Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104


  • STUDENT LIFE AND HOUSING OFFICE

  • Kathy Cooney

    Kathy Cooney, Interim Senior Director College Student Life

    (831) 459-5255, kmcooney@ucsc.edu

    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. 

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Kathy Cooney, Associate Director College Student Life (DCSL)

    831-459-5255, kmcooney@ucsc.edu

    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.

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Natasha Katznelson, Housing Coordinator

    (831) 459-4433,  PorterHousing@ucsc.edu

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

     

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    Laurick Calanno, Residential Life & Housing Office Coordinator

    (831) 459-4433, lcalanno@ucsc.edu

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Angela Drury, Assistant Director, Residential Education

    (831) 459-1493, aidrury@ucsc.edu

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Coordinator for Conduct & Education

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    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    TBA, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

     

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Lewis Jacques

    lpjacque@ucsc.edu

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Timothy Samuel

    tasamuel@ucsc.edu

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

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    Amy Rock, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) 

    (831) 459-1074, amrock@ucsc.edu

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301


  • ACTIVITIES & PROGRAMS

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    James Blaine, College Programs Coordinator (CPC)

    (831) 459-4758, jblaine@ucsc.edu

    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.

    Office: Porter College, D Building, Room 143

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    Althea Carlson, Assistant College Programs Coordinator (ACPC)

    (831) 459-2857, portacpc@ucsc.edu
    Office: Porter College, D Building, Room 143


  • PORTER BUSINESS OFFICE

  • Sue Roth

    Sue Roth, Assistant to the Senior Director College Student Life/Interim Porter Mailroom Supervisor

    (831) 459-2467, sroth@ucsc.edu

    Welcome to Porter College! My name is Sue Roth. 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.

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

  • Mary Sierra

    Mary Sierra, Budget Analyst

    (831) 459-2037, mjsierra@ucsc.edu

    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.

    Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301


  • COUNSELING SERVICES

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    Elena Herrera, Counseling Psychologist 

    (831) 459-2572, eherrer9@ucsc.edu

     

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    TBA, Counseling Psychologist

    (831) 502-7190


  • DINING SERVICES

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    Dan Tokar, Porter/Kresge Dining Hall 

    (831) 459-4773, diningp_k-group@ucsc.edu


  • MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS CREW

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    Devin Sodt, Senior Building Maintenance Worker Supervisor

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    Whitney Mitchell, Groundskeeper