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Staff Roles

  • Records Coordinator
    Mariam Aiyed

    Graduate Programs

    Supports the School of Engineering's Graduate Programs by coordinating events for graduate students and assisting with various academic records and administrative activities.

  • Director and Instructor of Lab Operations
    Rodney Broome

    Mechanical Engineering

    Responsible for maintaining and operating the laboratory facilities used for Mechanical engineering and STEM shop operations-based instruction and research. Regularly maintain, calibrate equipment, and instrumentation. Responsibility for safety in the laboratories and provide formal laboratory instruction to students.

  • System Administrator
    Jason Chong

    Engineering Computing Center

    ECC and WAVE: Windows Desktop/Servers, Virtualization, Research Computing, Remote Access, Deployment, Application Management, Systems Administration and Management, Manage and train student support staff

  • Director of Corporate and External Relations
    Mary Coady

    Dean's Office

    Responsible for relationships with supporters, donors, and community organizations. Liaison with Engineering Advisory Board. Liaison with University Relations. Supports School of Engineering fundraising; manages School fundraising operations.

  • Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
    Kelly Cox

    Dean's Office

    Responsible for all aspects of faculty affairs, managing engineering administrative staff, and overseeing the School's strategic initiatives and priorities.

  • Communications and Alumni Relations Specialist
    Jose Diaz

    Dean's Office

    Provides internal and external communications support for the School of Engineering and is responsible for developing alumni engagement.

  • Assistant Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach
    Emily Grossman

    Graduate Programs

    Supports the School of Engineering's Graduate Programs admissions processes along with recruitment and outreach initiatives. First point of contact for prospective graduate students.

  • Building & Operations Manager
    Dan Ignacio

    STEM

    Building & Operations manager for the Sobrato Campus of Discovery and Innovation: Bldg. 402 - Discovery and Innovation, Bldg. 202 - Heafey, and Bldg. 203 - Bergin.

  • Director of Records & Operations
    Lisa Jocewicz

    Graduate Programs

    Responsible for various graduate student services, from registration through graduation.

  • Lab Manager
    Yohannes Kahsai

    Electrical and Computer Engineering

    Responsible for maintaining and operating the laboratory facilities used for Electrical and Computer Engineering instruction and research. Regularly maintain, calibrate equipment, and instrumentation. Responsible for safety in the laboratories and provide formal laboratory instruction to students.

  • Civil Engineering Lab Manager
    Kevin Liang

    Responsible for setting up and conducting laboratory experiments as required for civil engineering courses. Maintains test systems and instrumentation used in instruction and research and ensures the safety of laboratory operations.

  • Senior Administrative Assistant
    Pam Lin

    Computer Science and Engineering

    Provide administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty, assist students with departmental issues, and serve as the first point of contact for various internal and external constituencies.

  • Director of Research and Finance
    Mei Luu

    Dean's Office

    Responsible for supporting financial and administrative management of interrelated activities regarding the interdisciplinary research programs and related external entities. 

     

     

  • Director of Admissions and Recruitment
    Melanie Massie

    Graduate Program

    Responsible for recruiting and managing all School of Engineering master degree applications and supporting recruitment efforts across the Engineering Graduate Programs.

  • Director of Programs and Partnerships for the Frugal Innovation Hub
    Allan Báez Morales

    Frugal Innovation Hub

    Manages the Frugal Innovation Hub's administrative operations, identifies and build relationships with organizations (from the private and public sector), and identifies and defines project options for students and faculty. Provides project management support to FIH projects deploying solutions at communities and coordinates the Frugal Innovation Gigs (FIGs). Acts as the liaison between SCU’s Travel Advisory Committee (TPAC) and SoE's international traveling proposals, promotes community outreach to engage local organizations and schools on STEM, humanitarian technology and Frugal Innovation. Develops, supports and participates in special initiatives internationally as well as local, and coordinates the Humanitarian Task Force of the International Association of Jesuits Schools.

  • Director of Marketing and Communications
    Nicole Morales

    Dean's Office

    Provides leadership in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing and communications plan for the SoE. Responsible for digital marketing including social media, website, and digital signage. Assists with graphics for events and marketing collateral. Also responsible for advancing the school through use of available and emerging technology.

  • Laboratory Associate
    Ben Motoyama

    Department of Bioengineering
    STEM

    Responsible for setting up and conducting laboratory experiments as required for bioengineering courses. Maintains test systems and instrumentation used in instruction and research and ensures the safety of laboratory operations.

  • Senior Administrative Assistant
    Gina Orais

    Mechanical Engineering

    Provides administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty, assist students with departmental issues, and serve as the first point of contact for various internal and external constituencies.

     

  • Programs Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in STEM
    Ricardo Padilla, Jr.

    Undergraduate Programs/STEM

    Provides leadership and management for outreach and programming related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and supports efforts to improve DEI enrollment, retention, and experiences in the STEM fields.

  • Digital Media Specialist
    Caroline Perez

    Dean's Office

    Provides support for the School of Engineering’s digital media presence, including the School of Engineering website, social media, content creation, and event technology.

  • System Engineer
    Vijaya Rao

    Engineering Computing Center

    ECC and WAVE: Windows Desktop/Servers, Virtualization, Research Computing, Remote Access, Deployment, Application Management, Systems Administration and Management, Manage and train student support staff

  • Assistant Dean for Graduate Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
    Stacey Tinker

    Graduate Programs

    Responsible for the long term planning, development, coordination, and implementation of graduate recruitment, enrollment management, marketing, and student services strategies to achieve enrollment and student services goals across the School of Engineering.

  • Robotics and Automation Engineering and Facility/Project Manager
    Scot Tomer

    Mechanical Engineering

    Provides technical leadership and program management for various Robotic Systems Lab initiatives.

  • Program and Events Coordinator
    Jean Tsai

    Undergraduate Programs

    Provides support in assisting with the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and activities for Undergraduate Programs. Responsible for managing School of Engineering student-facing events.

  • Administrative Associate
    Gregory Walswick

    Dean's Office

    Provides administrative and financial support to the Dean's Office staff and provides support and training to the Senior Administrative Assistant team.

     

  • Sr. Research Associate II, Maker/Innovation Interdisciplinary Program
    Jiayi Wang

    Mechanical Engineering

    Provides administrative and technical support to the School of Engineering Innovation Zone Maker Lab and Robotic Systems Lab. Provides developmental and educational support to the School of Engineering's Maker/Innovation interdisciplinary program.

  • Senior Administrative Assistant
    Valerie Woitte

    Computer Science and Engineering

    Provide administrative support to the Department Chair and faculty, assist students with departmental issues, and serve as the first point of contact for various internal and external constituencies.

  • Director of Dry Laboratory Operations
    David Zheng

    Directs dry lab operations of STEM, including the dry labs of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Physics; Mechanical Engineering; Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering; and Center for Nanostructures. These dry labs are located in Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation, Alameda Hall, Daly Science, and Heafey/Bergin Hall.

Contact Us

Santa Clara University
School of Engineering
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053

Heafey-Bergin, Bldg. 202
Sobrato Discovery, Bldg. 402

408-554-4600
408-554-5474 fax

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