When you join UC, you become part of an impactful community of people who are using their time and talents to bring UC’s mission to life.
Meet a few of UC’s inspiring people

Veronica Adrover, framer of moments
Through Veronica’s lens, we have seen buildings rise, graduates cheer and lasers glow. We’ve seen governors, a First Lady and a former U.S. president. We’ve glimpsed a young bobcat in tall grass and celebrated young Bobcats in labs, corridors and classrooms.

Russell Lehmann, autism advocate
Drawing on the solace he finds in poetry, Russell Lehmann calls his life’s journey “the road less traveled.” For Lehmann, the international disability rights advocate at the UCLA Tarjan Center, that road has been a challenging one.

Meet the Carmonas, aka the ‘First Family’ of UCSF
“UCSF is all the kids have ever known,” Esther Carmona said. “I’m going on my 32nd year. I’ve been here a long time, and it’s all I’ve ever known. I’m just so proud that the kids are following in our footsteps as Mario and I near retirement.”

Mike Vigo, mission-based finance leader
“My passion for this field stems from personal experiences. Having faced health challenges in my own life, I understand the impact that financial security and operational efficiency have on patient care. While my team isn’t directly involved in clinical work, we play a crucial role in ensuring that life-saving programs remain funded and accessible.”

Katie Healey, disability justice champion
Healey’s A11Y Project is supported with a grant of $45,000 from the UC Office of the President’s Online Fund focused on digital inclusion. The project’s name references the shorthand for accessibility in tech circles: There are 11 letters between “A,” the first letter, and “Y,” the last.