PORTER STAFF DIRECTORY
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
Michael Yamauchi-Gleason, Senior Director College Student Life
(831) 459-5015, myg@ucsc.edu
Hello and welcome to Porter College. My name is Michael Yamauchi-Gleason, 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 306A
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Emily Burt, Supervising Academic Preceptor
(831) 459-4013, emburt@ucsc.edu
Office:Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
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
Erica Bellis, Academic Adviser
(831) 459-5819, ebellis@ucsc.edu
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Tiffany Burns, College Academic Programs Coordinator
(831) 459-2564, tbburns@ucsc.edu
Hi! I'm Tiffany and and I provide administrative and academic support to the Provost. I assist in the coordination and scheduling of the Core Course, 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 and scholarship programs.
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Kelly Farris, College Assistant/Mailroom Supervisor
(831) 459-2273, kpfarris@ucsc.edu
Hello and Welcome! I am the College Office Assistant, the friendly face you’ll see when you enter our office and the voice you’ll hear when you call. I’m here to help you with scheduling appointments with our advisers as well as find your way around our college. I also supervise the Porter mailroom. Please come by to say hello and I look forward to meeting you!
Office: Porter College Office, D Building, Room 104
Kathy Cooney, Associate Director College Student Life (DCSL)
831-459-5015, 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 305B
D. J. Bell, Housing Coordinator
(831) 459-4433, dijbell@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301A
Raven Davis, Residential Life & Housing Office Coordinator
(831) 459-2746/459-4433, rdavis3@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301
TBA, Coordinator for Conduct & Education
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 302B
Aubrie Cook, Coordinator for Residential Education
(831) 459-5759, autcook@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 303B
Savanah Headley, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
(831) 459-1074, saheadle@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 304A
Russell Nelson, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
(831) 502-7124, ruanelso@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 304B
Marcos Villanueva, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)
(831) 459-1493, mvillan5@ucsc.edu
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 302B
TBA, Coordinator for Residential Education
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 302A
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
Marcy Ramirez, Assistant College Programs Coordinator (ACPC)
Hi! I'm Marcy, the Assistant College Programs Coordinator. I'm here to help you reserve a Porter space for meetings or student gatherings, post flyers or posters at Porter, or answer any questions on how to put on an event! I also administrate the Makerspace Co-Op, and supervise our very own Porter Slugs! If you have any questions about how to get more involved in our community, please come by and see me.
Office: Porter College, D Building, Room 143
Sue Roth, Assistant to the Senior Director College Student Life (SDCSL)
(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 306
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 306
Samantha Chacon, College Intern
Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 304
Elena Herrera, Counseling Psychologist
(831) 459-2572, eherrer9@ucsc.edu
TBA, Counseling Psychologist
(831) 502-7190
Mirjam Kuusik, Porter Dining Hall
(831) 459-4773, mkuusik@ucsc.edu
John Cronin, Central Facilities Asset Coordinator
(831) 212-5066, jjcronin@ucsc.edu
TBA, Senior Building Maintenance Worker Supervisor
Ken Blas, Senior Building Maintenance Worker
Claire Crum, Groundskeeper