Administrative Staff

The professional staff of the Department of Political Science are dedicated to upholding the University's mission, teaching objectives, research ventures, and outreach initiatives by providing consistent and exemplary support for our faculty, students, campus partners, and community stakeholders. We utilize all available resources to continually improve how we welcome, advise, and assist those who engage with the Department. We believe in a progressive work environment in which all are valued and treated with respect.

Please Note: Most Political Science Administrative staff are working a hybrid schedule.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Chief Administrative Officer

Ariane Parkes

Chief Administrative Officer
Room: SSB 304
E-mail: aparkes@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm (on campus Mondays/Wednesdays)

Student Affairs

Ethel Regis Lu

Student Affairs Manager
Room: SSB 305
E-mail: erlu@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (on campus Tuesdays/Wednesdays)
Brandon Chulaluxsiriboon

Undergraduate Student Affairs Advisor
Room: SSB 309
E-mail: bchulalu@ucsd.edu

Note: Students must send their questions via the Virtual Advising Center

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (on campus Mondays/Tuesdays)
Joana Halnez
Graduate Program Coordinator
Room: SSB 302
E-mail: jhalnez@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (on campus Wednesdays/Thursdays)
Kemi Ott
Undergraduate Advisor and Coordinator for the Accelerated Pathway to USD Law Program
Room: SSB 317
E-mail: kemiott@ucsd.edu

Note: Students must send their questions via the Virtual Advising Center
Work Hours:

MTu: 8:30am-12:30pm (remote)

WTh: 8:30am-2:30pm (on campus)

Visit the Accelerated Pathway to USD Law Program webpage for more information about the program.
Alejandra Arguelles

Computational Social Science Program Coordinator
Room: SSB 318
E-mail: marguelles@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (on campus Tuesdays/Wednesdays)

Visit the Computational Social Science website for more information about the program.
Christina Torres

Computational Social Science Graduate Admissions and Event Coordinator
Room: SSB 318
E-mail: cgt004@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 8:30am-12:30pm (on campus Mondays/Tuesdays)

Visit the Computational Social Science website for more information about the program.
Erin Kumakawa
Student Administrative Assistant

Room: SSB 301
E-mail: polireception@ucsd.edu

Financial Management

John Lozano

Financial Manager
Room: SSB 310
E-mail: jplozano@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 7:30am-4:00pm (on campus Wednesdays/Thursdays)
Vanessa Medina Quinto
Financial Analyst & Grants Administrator
E-mail: vquinto@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:30pm (fully remote)

Events/Human Resources & Academic Personnel

Sophie De La Cruz
Human Resources Coordinator (Staff and Undergraduate Student Employees Only)
Room: SSB 308
E-mail: ssdelacruz@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:00pm (on campus Tuesdays/Thursdays)
Derrick Chin

Academic Personnel Analyst
Room: SSB 306
Email: derrickchin@ucsd.edu

Work Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:30pm (on campus in the department: Mondays/Thursdays; at Dean's Office: Tuesdays)
Christine Kerns

Events Specialist
Email: chkerns@ucsd.edu

Work Hours:
M, T, TH, F 9:30am-1:30pm
Wednesdays 8:00am-12:00pm (50% FTE)
(on campus days vary, depending on event scheduling)

Information Technology

Daniel Berreondo-Cendejas
IT Support Analyst

E-mail: sscfhelp@ucsd.edu