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Team of the Quarter: Financial & Administrative Support Team

ITS is proud to announce the Financial & Administrative Support Team as the Summer 2024 Team of the Quarter! The team successfully adapted to UCR’s new financial applications and completed fiscal close on time.
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September 2024 Employee of the Month: Jorge Macias

ITS proudly recognizes Multimedia Technology Analyst Jorge Macias as the September 2024 Employee of the Month for his outstanding contributions to the School of Business setup and testing project.
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August 2024 Employee of the Month: Josue Ortega Rubio

Josue’s innovative work demonstrates the practical value of enhancing campus applications with generative AI, making it easier for users to interact with and access policy information.
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July 2024 Employee of the Month: Michael Gonzales

Michael was nominated by Ulises Mata for his inclusive leadership, dedication to student success, and commitment to fostering teamwork across the BearHelp and Student Technology Services (STS) teams.
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Team of the Quarter: Core Workfront Implementation Team

ITS is proud to announce the Core Workfront Implementation Team as the Spring 2024 Team of the Quarter! They successfully implemented the Workfront project management tool across ITS.
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June 2024 Employee of the Month: Fadi Zaki

Fadi was nominated by Edwin Meglar, Patrick Wagman, Rehan Tahir, and Kathy Rondeau-Taylor for his instrumental role in driving the implementation of ITS Governance and Workfront.
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May 2024 Employee of the Month: Carla Lopez

Carla was nominated by Tamela Bow and Lily Barger for her exceptional positivity, proactive team-building efforts, and invaluable support to the ITS department.
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April 2024 Employee of the Month: Nan Jiang

ITS proudly recognizes Nan Jiang as the April 2024 Employee of the Month for her remarkable contributions to the Financial Aid Preliminary Award project.
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March 2024 Employee of the Month: Qamar Stationwala

Qamar stands out as an exemplary team member whose innovative work has significantly improved the user experience and efficiency of the UCR Jobs Portal.
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Team of the Quarter: ITS HRMS Team (HR/APO Systems)

The ITS HRMS Team was recognized by Central Human Resources for their outstanding work in the implementation of the new Human Resources Management System (HRMS) Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and the new Jobs Portal.
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February 2024 Employee of the Month: Josh Kraft

Max Thakar nominated Josh for exemplifying his dedication to customer success by diligently building the Cost Transfer Application to meet the business requirements of its functional owners.
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January 2024 Employee of the Month: Danielle Rodenhauser

Danielle was nominated by Mike Kennedy for exemplifying remarkable leadership and change management skills in driving the campus adoption of Looker.
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Team of the Quarter: Student Health Services ADS and GCP Migration Team Pioneering Excellence

ITS is proud to announce the Student Health Services ADS and GCP Migration Team as the Fall 2023 Team of the Quarter! They successfully orchestrated the migration from the VCSA Net domain to the ADS domain.
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December 2023 Employee of the Month: Adelaida Diaz

Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Adelaida has been named the December Employee of the Month, a testament to her exceptional work ethic and positive impact on crucial projects.
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November 2023 Employee of the Month: Joe Trietsch

Joe was nominated by Adelaida Diaz, Rehan Tahir, Patrick Wagman, Kathleen Rondeau-Taylor, and Edwin Melgar for his exceptional leadership as Project Manager and his strong commitment to improving ITS’ working relationship with Auxiliary Services.
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October 2023 Employee of the Month: Jason Marshall

Jason was nominated by Rafael Oceguera for the technical expertise and excellent customer service he demonstrated as a Lead Network Engineer.
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September 2023 Employee of the Month: Britney D’Amato

Britney was nominated by Sandy Muse and Edwin Melgar for the proactiveness and commitment she demonstrated when she stepped into the Project Manager role for Information Security’s Vulnerability Project.
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Team of the Quarter: Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) Implementation Team

ITS is proud to recognize the Gender Recognition and Lived Name (GRLN) Implementation Team as the Summer 2023 Team of the Quarter! The group was nominated by Bracken Dailey and Clifford Veasey for their commitment to making UCR a more inclusive campus.
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August 2023 Employee of the Month: Eric Martin

Eric was nominated by Patrick Wagman, Rehan Tahir, and Aparna Wannakuwatte for his valuable contributions in various Portfolio Management Office (PMO) projects and ITS initiatives.
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July 2023 Employee of the Month: Lora Lopez

Lora was nominated by Alyssa De Anda for the attentive and timely support she provides as ITS’ Human Resources and Administration Coordinator.
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