OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

February 10, 2025

ALL ACADEMICS, STAFF AND STUDENTS AT UC SAN DIEGO, INCLUDING UC SAN DIEGO HEALTH

We are proud to announce recipients of the 2024 Inclusive Excellence Awards, an annual program recognizing faculty, staff, students and departments or groups for their leadership in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion, and for their strong commitment to the UC San Diego Principles of Community.

Vice Chancellor Area Recipients

Academic Affairs: University Library’s Digital Experience Team

Advancement: EDI Onboarding Implementation Team - Renee Duci, Lindsey Faniola and Linda Seol

Chancellor’s Office: David Mier

Chief Financial Officer: Raul Rogriguez Navarro

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Victor Ferreira

Health Sciences: Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Marine Sciences: Scripps Scuba DIVERsity Fellowship Program

Operations Management and Capital Programs: Carrie Metzgar

Research and Innovation: Madeline “Mady” E. Paley

Student Affairs: Maricela Alvarado

UC San Diego Health: Leiyah Shan

University-wide Recipients

Faculty Recipient: Oscar Vazquez Mena

Staff Recipient: Nancy O. Renner

Student Recipient: Leslie Vallejo Avila

Department/Organizational Unit Recipient: OB Refugee and Asylee Program 

Recipients were evaluated by a committee of representatives from all vice chancellor areas after receiving nominations made by the UC San Diego community in December 2024.

You are invited to join us in recognizing awardees and their remarkable contributions on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, from 2 – 3 p.m. at Price Center East Ballroom, with a reception immediately following until 3:30 p.m.

For guests who are unable to attend in person, the ceremony will also be streamed online via Zoom. To attend the ceremony in person, please register on Eventbrite.

Pradeep K. Khosla                                                    
Chancellor
Joan and Irwin Jacobs Chancellor’s Endowed Chair