 | James Meeker, Ph.D., J.D. Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies | |
| Camellia P. Wang, J.D., Ed.M. Director of Student Services | |
| | Ashley Vikander, MPA Director of Field Study Program | Educational Background: MPA, California State University Long Beach; B.A. in Psychology, UC Irvine Favorite Thing About Your Job: The opportunity to work closely with our student and community partners. Social Ecology students, graduates, faculty, staff and community partners are dedicated to contributing their interests, skills, and talents toward a better world! Thank you for your efforts! What I Recommend To Students: Field study is a process. Start thinking about how field study can help you towards your aspirations early - it will help you get the most out of your field study experience. By the end of your junior year, be familiar with the enrollment process and resources available for planning for field study. |
| | Adriana Collins Director of Graduate Student Services | |
 | Danielle Lacson, M.S. Academic Counselor | Educational Background: B.A. in English from UC Irvine and M.S. in Counseling in Student Development in Higher Education from Cal State Long Beach One Thing Most People Don’t Know About Me: I find satisfaction in crunching leaves with my shoes. When I think no one is looking, I go out of my way to stomp around on them What I Recommend Doing at UCI: Take electives! Some of my favorite classes were ones that didn't "count" specifically toward my degree - I loved Wr 31, a creative writing course, and a few of the education classes. In retrospect, I wish I took an Asian Am class or a Women's Studies class. Don't forget the big picture of why you're here, which is getting an education and gaining knowledge to new and different areas. |
 | Daniel K. Park, M.Ed. Academic Counselor | Educational Background: B.A., Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine; M.Ed., Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs, University of Southern California |
 | Lisa Punelli Academic Counselor | Educational Background: BA Psychology, University of Arizona, MA Counseling Univ. of San Diego Favorite Thing About Your Job: Helping students Stuff I Do in My Free Time: Photography, Film, Beach, Tennis If I Could Only Watch One Movie Over and Over for the Rest of My Life, it Would Be: Annie Hall Favorite TV Shows: Glee, The Daily Show, 30 Rock One Thing I Can't Live Without: Music What I Recommend To Students: Get involved academically and socially on campus through organizations, clubs, research, internships. |
 | Maria Spangenberg Academic Counselor | |
 | Kenny San Nicolas Office Manager | Educational Background: BA Psychology and Social Behavior, UC Irvine If I Could Only Watch One Movie Over and Over for the Rest of My Life, it Would Be: The Departed Favorite TV Shows: Arrested Development, Family Guy One Thing I Can't Live Without: Music and Chipotle What I Recommend Doing at UCI: Don't waste your time. Take advantage of all the opportunities and resources UC Irvine has. Also enjoy what you are doing, whether it be your major, the course you take, etc. |
 | Grace Park Administrative Assistant | Educational Background: B.A. in Asian American Studies from UCLA Favorite Thing About Your Job: The students are great and all the staff members are genuinely excited about helping them and supporting one another. Stuff I Do in My Free Time: I spend a lot of time outdoors surfing, mountain biking, hiking, camping and traveling. If I Could Only Watch One Movie Over and Over for the Rest of My Life, it Would Be: North Shore or maybe something with Jeff Bridges. Favorite Books: The Road/The Crossing/All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz. Favorite TV Shows: Modern Family, Parks and Recreation, The Office. What I Recommend Doing at UCI: Everyone should get to know their professors, classmates, study abroad, and enjoy what college has to offer. |