It is my pleasure to recognize three members of the Triton family who demonstrate excellence in stewardship when engaging with our sustaining community of supporters.
Please join me in sending a warm congratulations to:
- Rajesh Gupta, PhD, Founding Director, Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute; Distinguished Professor of Computer Science
- Alexander Khalessi, MD, MBA, Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery; Don and Karen Cohn Chancellor’s Endowed Chair in Neurosurgery; Professor of Neurological Surgery, Radiology and Neurosciences
- Annika Nelson, MA, Manager, UC San Diego Craft Center
Exemplary stewardship provides our supporters — donors, volunteers and corporate and foundation partners — with meaningful opportunities to engage with the university and understand the significance of their philanthropy. Beyond expressing thanks, stewardship expands the Triton family and cultivates a culture of giving that is vital to the continued growth and success of our campus community.
I am exceptionally proud of all Excellence in Stewardship Award nominees and winners for their commitment to building relationships. Because of these relationships, UC San Diego is better able to serve our students, advance discovery and contribute to a healthier world. The Excellence in Stewardship Awards are presented by the trustees of the UC San Diego Foundation. To learn more about our 2023 award winners and why they were selected to receive this distinction, please visit the Excellence in Stewardship Awards website.
Recognition is a meaningful endorsement of your colleagues’ work and passion, and I encourage you to consider who you might nominate for the 2024 Excellence in Stewardship Awards. For additional information, please contact Alice Sherman at amsherman@ucsd.edu.
