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

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

Savanah Headley, Interim Associate Director College Student Life (ADCSL)

(831) 459-1074, saheadle@ucsc.edu

I am the Interim 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 304A

D. J. Bell, Housing Coordinator

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

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301A

TBA, Residential Life & Housing Office Coordinator

(831) 459-2746/459-4433

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 301

TBA, Coordinator for Conduct & Education

(831) 459-1493

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 302B

Russell Nelson, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

(831) 502-7124, ruanelso@ucsc.edu

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 304B

Janet Nava Cardenas, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

(831) 459-3262, jnava1@ucsc.edu

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 302A

Marcos Villanueva, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

(831) 459-1493, mvillan5@ucsc.edu

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 302B

Jenn Hamilton, Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE)

(831) 459-5759, jhamilt1@ucsc.edu

Office: Kresge Apartment, J Building, Room 303B

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)

(831) 459-2857

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

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

Eric Peterson, Senior Building Maintenance Worker Supervisor

fixit@ucsc.edu

Ken Blas, Senior Building Maintenance Worker

fixit@ucsc.edu

Claire Crum, Groundskeeper

ccrum@ucsc.edu