OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR

February 10, 2026

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

We are proud to announce recipients of the 2025 Inclusive Excellence Awards, an annual program recognizing faculty, staff, students and departments or groups for their leadership in making UC San Diego a more equitable, welcoming and supportive place to work, teach and learn, and for their strong commitment to the UC San Diego Principles of Community.

Vice Chancellor Area Recipients

Academic Affairs: CalFresh Communications Campaign Team

Advancement: UC San Diego School of Medicine Development and Alumni Team

Central Units: Jessica Hutchinson

Finance and Administration: Anthony Singleton

Health Sciences: Tala Al Rousan

Marine Sciences: Jane Teranes Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (JT-SURF) Team

Operations Management and Capital Programs: UC San Diego Police Department Hoops for the Hub Team - Sergeant John Martin and Officer Chris Walters

Organizational Transformation: Juanita Razo Dueñas

Research and Innovation: Lisa Qin Gu

Student Affairs and Campus Life: Jeronimo Fletes

UC San Diego Health: Lewis Family Medicine Unit

University-wide Recipients

Faculty Recipient: Yahir Santiago-Lastra

Staff Recipient: Taura Gentry-Kelso

Student Recipient: Omar Salazar Fernandez 

Department/Organizational Unit Recipient: Eighth College Critical Community Engagement Program Team

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 2025.

You are invited to join us in recognizing awardees and their remarkable contributions on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, from 2 – 3 p.m. via Zoom webinar. To attend the online ceremony, please register online.

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