Organization
Divisions
Academic Affairs
We are a systemwide resource for academic excellence in research, teaching and public service.
Academic Affairs builds on the energy and academic strength of UC’s campuses to enhance the system’s educational impact. We help recruit and retain outstanding professors and provide them with the support they need to succeed. We promote excellence through programs that help prepare, recruit and support undergraduate, graduate and professional students. We manage programs that help position UC and California as engines of economic, social and cultural development. And we ensure that UC remains on the cutting edge of innovation in teaching and learning by supporting new academic initiatives.

Michael Brown
Provost and Executive Vice President
Departments
Academic Personnel and Programs
The University of California is committed to diversity and inclusion to achieve excellence
Academic Personnel and Programs manages systemwide programs and develops policy supporting faculty careers at UC, including recruitment, retention, advancement, compensation, diversity, and affirmative action. We have universitywide responsibility for education abroad and exchange relationships. We provide faculty and students with opportunities to study and work in Washington, DC and Sacramento. We help prepare high school and middle school students for university opportunities. Several of our programs offer publication, media, and digital services to the UC community as well as to California and to the world. The Academic Personnel and Programs (APP) Annual Report can be viewed here.

Susan Carlson
Vice Provost
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Data & Analysis
The data and analysis portion of this site is under construction while we are updating this site. UC system data is also available at the Information Center.
Academic Personnel and Programs generates data and reports for a variety of purposes, including data sharing among the UC campuses, supporting decision-making on academic compensation, and informing efforts to diversify the faculty.
The reports linked below include descriptive statistics about newly hired and separated Ladder Rank faculty, data on average faculty earnings compared to UC's key comparator institutions, and reports on compensation and outside professional activities of Deans and other academic administrators.
Academic Personnel and Programs is responsible for developing a set of Academic Salary Scales that guide academic compensation.
Additional reporting efforts and initiatives to diversify the UC faculty may be found on the Academic Personnel and Programs website Diversity: Faculty and other academic personnel.
Diversity and Engagement
We are the nexus for UC efforts that advance diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the academic pipeline.
The Office of Diversity and Engagement provides vision, direction, leadership and oversight of UC’s engagement in public education. We manage programs, initiatives and services that prepare students to succeed academically and to ensure that they advance smoothly throughout the academic pipeline. We focus on students from communities with low college enrollment rates, applying current research and best practices to enhance the teaching-learning process with public school educators. We contribute to developing overarching strategies and approaches for the UC system that advance access, diversity and inclusion for students and faculty.
Yvette Gullatt
Vice Provost and Chief Outreach Officer
Institutional Research and Academic Planning
We provide evidence-based analyses and reports that inform and shape strategic planning, institutional policy creation and revision, and decision support.
UC is a leader in advocating for the purpose and importance of public higher education. By providing timely, accurate, consistent and reliable information about UC and the environment in which it operates, Institutional Research and Academic Planning (IRAP) illustrates UC’s progress, challenges and outcomes in support of its mission.

Pamela Brown
Vice President - IRAP
Research and Innovation
We work to strengthen research and innovation across UC.
Research and Innovation (R&I) is a resource for UC researchers and administrators in research policy, funding for systemwide programs, and the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. We work to build UC-wide partnerships, help shape effective policies and provide a strong voice nationally for research and innovation on behalf of UC. Learn more
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Research Grants Program Office
We fund research to address some of California's most critical needs.
The Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio of over $100 million a year to support research that is critical to California, the nation and the world. RGPO programs enhance UC’s research capacity and excellence, which helps attract top faculty, graduate students, government funding and companies to our state. These grants also enable health researchers and community agencies to collaborate and solve the most pressing problems in the state. RGPO also provides grants for training undergraduates, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, whose work will benefit California communities. Learn more

Bart Aoki
Executive Director, RGPO
Natural Reserve System
We provide a network of protected natural areas throughout California.
The Natural Reserve System aims to contribute to the understanding and wise stewardship of the Earth and its natural systems by supporting university-level teaching, research, and public service at protected natural areas throughout California. Our 38 sites include more than 750,000 acres, making it the largest university-administered reserve system in the world. Most major state ecosystems are represented, from coastal tidepools to inland deserts, and lush wetlands to Sierra Nevada forests.
Peggy L. Fiedler
Director, NRS
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Increases UC's innovation capabilities and creates new opportunities for the UC community through the promotion of public benefit and economic growth.
Research Policy Analysis and Coordination
We coordinate policy and guidance to support and advance research at UC.
Research Policy Analysis and Coordination (RPAC), a unit of Research and Graduate Studies (RGS), provides guidance and assistance in the development, interpretation and implementation of policies and external rules in the conduct of extramurally funded research at the University of California. Learn more
Knowledge Transfer Office
We help move UC innovations from the lab to the market.
The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) supports UC campuses in technology transfer operations. Our group provides information systems, financial management, patent prosecution and intellectual property management services. We create tools to help connect external parties to UC innovations. We support UC inventors, entrepreneurs and best practices at UC campuses to realize the public benefit of UC research.
Janna Tom
Interim Executive Director
Student Affairs
Student Affairs’ work is accomplished through strategic leadership, planning and operational support to UC campuses.
Our work is carried out through the following functions: Undergraduate Admissions implements the Regents’ and the Academic Senate’s admission policies and is responsible for the centralized undergraduate application system (ApplyUC) through which over 200,000 students apply for admission annually. Student Financial Support provides critical central support to campus administration of student assistance totaling over $5 billion annually. Student Development and Engagement advises and supports campuses in maintaining positive campus climates that are conducive to student success, diversity, health and wellness, leadership and retention, facilitating student engagement with UC Regents, the UC president and other systemwide administrators.

Yvette Gullatt
Interim Vice President, Student Affairs
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
We manage and oversee systemwide financial management.
The CFO division has oversight of financial and capital project management at the campuses, academic medical centers and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Areas of responsibility include budget analysis and planning, accounting and financial controls, risk management, capital markets financing, capital resource management, strategic sourcing, and external relationships with rating agencies, investment houses, banks, financial auditors and financial regulators.

Paul Jenny
Interim Executive Vice President — Chief Financial Officer
Departments
Budget Analysis and Planning
We develop and manage the university’s systemwide annual budget.
Budget Analysis and Planning (BAP) manages UC’s annual budget and conducts long range financial planning. Our role includes analysis of the complex factors which influence the university’s budget, development of the annual budget requests to the State, and coordination with the campuses on a wide variety of budget-related issues. We advocate in support of the university’s budget and we work with leadership from across the university system to integrate local and UC-wide priorities into our forecast and planning.

David Alcocer
Associate Vice President
Capital Asset Strategies and Finance
We support systemwide capital projects and capital raising activities.
We access capital markets to finance capital and working capital needs for the university’s campuses, laboratories, and medical centers. We provide leadership and support in capital project policy, planning, design, contract and regulatory issues. We also originate and service mortgage loans for certain faculty and senior staff.
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Capital Markets Finance
We support capital-raising activities systemwide.
We provide support for capital programs to the campuses and medical centers which, in turn, provide services to our faculty and student body. In serving the university's needs, the staff of Capital Markets Finance is dedicated to providing efficient service with the highest standards of excellence. For debt information and financial reports, see bondholder information.
Meghan Gutekunst
Director, Capital Markets Finance
Capital Programs
We support systemwide capital projects.
Capital Programs provides systemwide leadership and campus support in the following areas: capital budget strategy, policy and recommendations to the regents and the state of California; capital project design and delivery strategies, policy, contract development and training; design professional selections; building/safety code and regulatory issues; land use and site planning, long-range development plans, CEQA compliance and environmental documents; sustainability; and real estate transactions.
Sub-units
Capital Planning
We manage the review and approval processes for UC's capital program.
Capital Planning partners with campuses in the development of capital projects through the Ten Year Capital Financial Plan and the Annual Budget for State Capital Improvements. The unit coordinates with OGC, Capital Markets Finance and the Secretary of the Regents office on funding, compliance and other issues to ensure success of capital proposals. Under the Certification Checklist Process, eligible projects less than $70 million are verified for policy compliance. Capital Planning collaborates with campuses on proposed policy and process revisions; provides information required by State agencies; and responds to project-specific queries.
Dana Santa Cruz
Director of Capital Planning
Design Services
We support systemwide capital project design.
Physical and Environmental Planning provides system-wide guidance on land use planning, physical development and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. We provide CEQA guidance on Long Range Development Plans, Capital Projects, Real Estate Transactions, and other activities.
Construction Services
We provide support, policy and contract guidance for campus capital programs and construction staff.
Construction Services provides guidance, support, and training to campus capital programs and construction staff. We provide campuses with innovative strategic options to deliver projects, manage costs, and mitigate project risk by advocating industry best practices and crafting complementary policies, procedures, guidelines, contract documents, and educational opportunities. We assist campuses in resolving construction disputes in an equitable and legal manner by offering advice and chairing the Construction Review Board. Construction Services Capital Program Institute leverages industry partnerships and UC professionals to educate over 800 annual UC registrants on more than a dozen critical topics.
Real Estate Services & Strategies
We oversee policy, transactions and activities for university-related real estate.
Working closely with each campus, RESS is responsible for negotiating acquisitions, sales and ground leases. We provide assistance to campuses and medical centers on strategic planning, business case analysis, due diligence and market, valuation, and financial feasibility analysis for real estate matters. RESS supports campus leasing, licensing and other real estate activities with consulting services, training, documents and forms. RESS also accepts, manages and sells endowment real estate received via gift and bequest, and consults with campus foundations.
Office of Loan Programs
We are the systemwide source of mortgage lending products for eligible faculty and senior managers.

Ruth Assily
Director
Financial Accounting
We provide systemwide financial management, reporting, policy, procedures and administrative services in support of UC's mission.
Financial Accounting provides numerous systemwide support functions, including financial management and reporting in connection with employee benefits, debts, federal and other extramurally funded projects, endowment funds, and campus foundations. We oversee financial accounting policy, initiate changes to the Payroll/Personnel System, and develop systemwide policy and procedures regarding payroll, disbursements and tax matters. For UCOP, we operate the shared administrative services center.

Peggy Arrivas
Associate Vice President, Systemwide Controller
Procurement Services
We develop and implement systemwide procurement and supply chain policies and strategies.
UC Procurement uses strategic and collaborative sourcing methods supported by tools, training and data analysis to optimize sourcing activities and spend across the UC system, creating significant savings for the University. UC Procurement partners with campus procurement teams across the system to standardize policies and agreements, making it easier to do business with the University. Our Story

William Cooper
Associate Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer
Risk Services
We enable university faculty, staff and students to identify and manage risks associated with their activities.
The Office of Risk Services is responsible for developing and implementing Enterprise Risk Management systemwide, identifying and developing strategies to minimize the impact of risk, developing a center of excellence for managing risk, reducing costs and improving safety by executing new ideas and strategic plans in a rapid manner. By strategically managing risk we can reduce the chances of loss, create greater financial stability and protect our resources in support of UC's mission.

Cheryl Lloyd
Associate Vice President & Chief Risk Officer
Chief Investment Officer of the Regents
We manage UC investment funds and provide fiduciary oversight.
The Office of the Chief Investment Officer of the Regents currently manages a portfolio of investments totaling approximately $120 billion, which includes retirement, endowment, and cash assets.
UC CIO named one of 25 Most Responsible Asset Allocators by RAAI
UC Joins UN-Supported Principles
for Responsible Investment
University of California proposes creation
of new venture fund to invest in UC innovation

Jagdeep Singh Bachher
Chief Investment Officer, Vice President of Investments
Office of the Chief Operating Officer
We oversee and develop policy for the university's business operations.
The COO division provides systemwide leadership and oversight of human resource administration, information technology, the UCPath Center, the project and initiative management unit and energy services and sustainability. This division also oversees the budget and operations within the Office of the President itself.

Rachael Nava
Executive Vice President – Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff to the President
Departments
Energy & Sustainability
We develop innovative strategies to meet our carbon neutrality and other sustainability goals.
Energy and Sustainability supports efficient use of university resources and helps chart a path to carbon neutrality through its leadership and coordination across climate and energy, transportation, green building, zero waste, water and food programs and initiatives. We are leading a bold new effort to change the sources of the energy that UC consumes through our energy services unit.

David Phillips
Associate Vice President, Energy and Sustainability
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Energy Services
We develop strategies and policies to support effective and efficient operation, maintenance and renewal of UC's real estate assets.
ESU supports the university’s diverse asset base and helps to chart a path to carbon neutrality with increased procurement transparency. Program areas include wholesale electric, retail load (e.g. campus energy efficiency and renewable energy), natural gas and biogas procurement and development, management of environmental attributes (e.g. carbon allowances), university legislative and regulatory representation on facility issues, ICAMP (Integrated Capital Asset Management Program), and the purchased utility database.
Sustainability
Develops, coordinates and supports campus sustainability efforts throughout the UC system.
Systemwide Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources is responsible for developing a vision, strategy and environment to engage, empower and involve the university's human capital, in the present and onwards.

Dwaine B. Duckett
Vice President
Units
Talent Management
Helping align our human capital and mission.
Systemwide Talent Management oversees training and development, talent acquisition and executive recruitment, and all their associate processes, to best optimize the performance of each employee at UC.
Learn more about Systemwide Talent Management and their programs
Integrated Talent Management
Learn how Talent Management integrates various HR functions into an interconnected whole, providing the structure, programs, tools and resources necessary for University employees of all levels, throughout the system to thrive and excel
UC-Coro Systemwide Leadership Collaborative
UC Management Development Program
UC Systemwide People Management Series and Certificate
UC People Management Conference
UC Women's Initiative for Professional Development
Systemwide Human Resources Fellows Program
Benefits Programs & Strategy
Enhancing the well-being of our employees and their families.
Systemwide Benefits Programs & Strategy manages and creates health benefits strategy and programs that enhance the well-being of our employees and their families.
Learn more about Systemwide Benefits Programs & Strategy
At Your Service Online
Health, welfare, and UC Retirement plan portal
Compensation Programs & Strategy
Compensation policy and program design, tools and systems.
Systemwide Compensation Programs & Strategy oversees compensation policy and program design, tools and systems, working closely with compensation and human resource professionals at the ten campuses and five medical centers.
Learn more about Systemwide Compensation Programs & Strategy
Compensation Programs & Strategy Org. Chart (pdf)
SMG Coordinators by Location
Assisting Senior Management Group members at each location
HR Policy
Oversees personnel policy, programs, guidelines and procedures.
Systemwide HR Policy is responsible for developing and interpreting personnel policies and other employment-related programs, guidelines and procedures for staff employees.
Learn more about Systemwide HR Policy
Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) and Selected Systemwide Policies
Senior Management Group (SMG) Human Resources Policies
Employee Relations
Building an environment in which people can do their best work.
Systemwide Employee Relations is responsible for facilitating the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives that build an environment of employee engagement in which people can do their best work.
Learn more about Systemwide Employee Relations' Mission, Additional Programs and Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Violence Prevention and Resolution
HR Compliance
Partners with UC locations to ensure legal, regulatory and policy compliance.
Systemwide HR Compliance works with UC locations to ensure compliance with appropriate employment laws, regulations and HR policies.
Labor Relations
Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC)
Supporting University members with their pension, health benefits and overall transition into retirement.
The Retirement Administration Service Center (RASC) counsels members of the University as they transition into retirement and provides long-term pension and retirement health benefits support.
At Your Service Online
Health, welfare, and UC Retirement plan portal
Preparing for Retirement Video Presentation
Retirement Programs & Services
Coordinates the University's retirement benefit programs, plans and support.
Systemwide Retirement Programs & Services coordinates the University's retirement benefit programs and plans, and conducts retirement related research, policy development, benefit design, costing and fiduciary oversight for the University.
Information Technology Services
We deliver data and technology services and, through collaboration with partners, transform the role of Information Technology to advance the UC mission.
The work of ITS touches many aspects of university life. Prospective students use applyUC to apply online for undergraduate admissions. Faculty and staff use At Your Service Online to access their benefits and retirement plans.
See our IT metrics.

Mark Cianca
Interim Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Operational Services
We support common operational systems and services for the university.
Operational Services supports the successful deployment and operation of common systems which leverage UC’s scale and improve our administrative efficiency.

Mark Cianca
Associate Vice President, Operational Services
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UCPath Center
The transactional hub for the university’s HR, payroll benefits, general ledger, work force administration and academic processes.
UCPath Project
UC's priority program to implement a single payroll, benefits, human resources and academic personnel solution for all employees.
Working Smarter
Working to build a sustainable financial model to carry the university forward.
Strategy and Program Management Office
We drive effective strategic and program management at the Office of the President.
The Strategy and Program Management Office (SPMO) serves the Office of the President in three key areas:
- Leading multi-year strategic planning, performance management, and project portfolio management
- Providing strategy and program management support to major projects and initiatives
- Supporting organizational assessment and design

Zoanne Nelson
Associate Vice President - Strategy and Program Management
UCOP Operations
We manage general operations within the Office of the President.
UCOP Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Office of the President. This includes management of the OP Budget, Human Resources, Information Technology, Building Services, Procurement and the Business Resource Center (BRC). We serve as a one-stop service center for all OP clients with the goal of ensuring that the Office of the President models best practices in the areas of customer service, accountability and resource management.

Thera Kalmijn
Executive Director
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Budget Office
We develop, monitor and manage the local UCOP budget program.
The UCOP Budget & Finance department is responsible for systematically aligning resources with strategic needs and goals. We prepare the annual UCOP budget request for the Board of Regents, provide UC senior leadership and department heads with tools regarding actual expenditures against the budget and provide support to UCOP departments on budget-related issues. We also manage the annual UCOP fiscal close process.

Dave Baltaxe
Executive Director of Budget & Finance
Building and Administrative Service Center (BASC)
We support UCOP building and administrative needs.
The Building and Administrative Service Center (BASC) offers systems and services that support the work of the Office of the President. We strive to provide a clean, safe and secure working environment and efficient administrative support services.

Steven Murray
Director
Business Resource Center
We build a strong foundation for UCOP financial operations by ensuring accountability for and compliance with UC policy.
The Business Resource Center (BRC) aims to build a strong foundation for UCOP financial operations, allowing departments to focus on their core duties. Our goal is to standardize procedures and controls to ensure maximum service to departments, as well as efficient, controlled and compliant transaction processing for administrative functions. BRC staff strive to provide excellent service while demonstrating accountability to stakeholders, including the Regents and the public.

Brad Niess
Director
UCOP Human Resources
We oversee human resources programs and policies for the Office of the President.
UCOP Human Resources is dedicated to serving and supporting staff, and to building a work environment where employees feel involved and empowered to offer their best. Our HR Business Partners are assigned by department and provide guidance regarding all local HR services. Other staff units cover benefits, disability and leave, talent acquisition and employment, learning and development, and compensation.

Nancy Pluzdrak
Executive Director
IT Client Services
We provide local technical support and services to the UCOP community.
IT Client Services provides desktop and telecommunications services, as well as technical support, technical project management and business relationship management services to the Office of the President.

Shirley Bittlingmeier
IT Client Services Officer
Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services
We provide tools and resources to our campuses to help fulfill the mission of the University in an ethical and compliant manner
The Office of Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services provides direction, education, oversight for president policy process, investigatory services, auditing and monitoring, guidance and resources to the University to optimize ethical and compliant behavior, provide assurance, and improve operations through effective controls and processes.

Alexander Bustamante
Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance and Audit Officer
External Relations and Communications
We build public understanding and support for the university's mission.
External Relations and Communications is focused on increasing public understanding and support for the university and communicating UC’s value and impact on the lives of people in our local communities, California and the nation. We help establish and strengthen relationships with outside constituencies — such as alumni and philanthropists, business and industry — and, in coordination with campuses, facilitating their support for the university. We also conduct policy analysis for the university.

Claire Holmes
Senior Vice President, External Relations and Communications
Departments
Executive Communications and Engagement
We help convey the value and impact of the University of California.
Executive Communications and Engagement handles speeches, remarks and statements on behalf of the university President, and develops and executes major speaking opportunities, events and public engagement for UC leadership that demonstrate the breadth and depth of the University of California.
Shelly Meron
Director of Executive Communications and Engagement
Federal Governmental Relations
We advocate on behalf of the University of California to the federal government.
The University of California's Office of Federal Governmental Relations is located at the UC Washington Center in Washington, DC. As the largest public research institution in the world, the university engages in numerous partnerships with federal education, health care and research agencies. Working with Congress, the administration, federal agencies and national organizations, we advocate for the university and its missions in education, research and public service.
Chris Harrington
Associate Vice President
Institutional Advancement
We facilitate financial and other support for the university's research, teaching and public service mission.
The Office of Institutional Advancement (IA) promotes, expedites, encourages and assists the campuses in increasing private, voluntary support of the university by providing a central hub for inquiries about support, managing reports and analyses of fundraising activities and assuring accountability in the private support program. We work to interpret, coordinate and oversee policy for volunteer and private support, oversee endowment administration matters and issues related to UC's status as a 501(c)(3) entity. Learn more about IA.

Geoff O'Neill
Assistant Vice President
Institutional Communications
We help keep you informed about what it means to be part of the UC community.
Institutional Communications supports internal communications for UCOP and systemwide business functions and initiatives that impact UC’s diverse employee and retiree population. In partnership with UCOP and UC campuses, medical centers and labs, we provide news and information about the benefits of UC employment and the value that the people of UC add to our communities, to the state and beyond.
Sybil Wartenberg
Director, Institutional Communications
Legislative Analysis
We develop UC's positions on legislative issues and provide analysis and research in support of policy initiatives.
Legislative Analysis is responsible for coordinating the development of the university's position for state and federal legislation, as well as responses to state and federal legislative, gubernatorial and other official requests. Legislative Analysis provides policy analysis and research to further initiatives consistent with UC's policy agenda.
Frank Thomson
Director, Legislative Analysis
Marketing Communications
We tell the UC story with clarity and conviction.
Marketing communications builds public awareness of UC’s value and its impact on the lives of people in California and beyond. Working with campus colleagues, OP leaders and our clients, we convey the breadth and depth of UC’s leadership in teaching, research and public service, and foster pride and engagement in the UC community.
Vanessa Correa
Chief Brand Officer and Director of Marketing
State Governmental Relations
We serve as the primary university representative to state elected officials and agencies.
State Governmental Relations (SGR) serves to advance understanding and support for UC's tripartite mission of teaching, research and public service. As UC's principal representative to state elected officials and state agencies in Sacramento, we represent university positions on legislative, budgetary and policy matters.
Kieran Flaherty
Associate Vice President & Director
Strategic Communications and Media Relations
Our team serves as the primary link between the Office of the President and the news media.
Strategic Communications and Media Relations enhances the public’s understanding of the university and its contributions to California, the nation and the world. The Strategic Communications and Media Relations team interacts with journalists and media outlets, coordinates responses on news coverage and executes proactive communications strategies.
Claire Doan
Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Media Relations, Press Secretary
UC Health Communications
We provide strategic communications for UC Health.
UC Health Communications provides strategic marketing and communications for UC Health, including development of systemwide collaborations among the five academic medical centers and 18 health professional schools.
Michael Crawford
Director, UC Health Communications
Office of General Counsel
We are the systemwide source of legal representation, advice and guidance.
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to the university, including representation, advice, research and training. We also provide legal opinions to the Board of Regents, administration, faculty, staff and others acting on the university's behalf. We report jointly to the Board of Regents and the president. Learn more

Charles F. Robinson
General Counsel and Vice President – Legal Affairs
UC Health
We advance the education, research and clinical service missions of UC Health.
UC Health provides leadership and strategic direction for UC’s six health systems, five of which are academic medical centers, and its 19 health professional schools. UC Health’s central office supports operational initiatives at individual campuses and development of systemwide initiatives, promoting collaboration among the university’s health professional schools and providing oversight on the business and financial activities of the clinical enterprise.

Carrie L. Byington, MD
Executive Vice President
Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
We promote innovation and entrepreneurship across the university.
The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship works to increase UC's innovation capabilities and to create new opportunities for the UC community. It supports campus programs and forges alliances with the government, private and philanthropic sectors to promote public benefit and economic growth.

Victoria Slivkoff
Global Head of Strategic Partnerships
Departments
UC Innovation
Moves groundbreaking research and discovery from the lab and classroom into the marketplace by nurturing great ideas and people, and by investing in bold solutions to today’s biggest challenges.
Most UC innovations require alliances outside of the lab and classroom to make tangible results publicly available. This is can involve some or all of the following activities:
- Identify opportunities: Researchers and lab directors can, with the help of campus technology licensing staff and commercial partners, survey and mine the scientific capabilities and intellectual property residing in UC laboratories so as to identify those that can be translated into products and services of value.
- De-risk technology: Most inventions, even patented ones, require further evaluation, data gathering, proof-of-concept studies, or prototypes to demonstrate commercial potential.
- Plan a business and raise finances: UC startups must develop an entrepreneurial team, do market research to form a business plan, and secure investments.
- Support business incubation: UC startups and nascent business spin-offs need support through the early stages of their creation and growth.
- Market the technology: Campus licensing staff market research and intellectual property to identify potential licensees and/or sponsors who can support patent costs and the technology development required to bring research to market.
- Make early-stage investments: Most technologies require early-stage (proof-of-concept) funding and venture financing
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Initiative
Leverages the scale and diversity of UC’s ten campuses and three affiliated national labs to build a vibrant and innovative entrepreneurial culture across the system.
Knowledge Transfer Office
We help move UC innovations from the lab to the market.
The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) supports UC campuses in technology transfer operations. Our group provides information systems, financial management, patent prosecution and intellectual property management services. We create tools to help connect external parties to UC innovations. We support UC inventors, entrepreneurs and best practices at UC campuses to realize the public benefit of UC research.
Janna Tom
Interim Executive Director
UC National Laboratories
We provide contract management and oversight of LBNL and ensure UC obligations for the LLCs that operate LANL and LLNL.
The Regents of the University of California have a long and rich history in the management and operation of three U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories as a service to the nation that spans more than 80 years:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab or LBNL) since 1931
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) since 1943
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) since 1952

Craig S. Leasure, Ph.D.
Vice President