Meet Our Team

University Wide Services

	Vacant, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources The Assistant Vice President is responsible for leading all human resource efforts across the University. The tasks includes: Strategic planning Compensation Labor relations Institutional or institution-wide initiatives
	Linda Jeffers, Interim Assistant Vice President for Human Resources 209.946.2125 Linda Jeffers oversees, supervises and coordinates Human Resources operations on the Stockton campus: Stockton HR operations Management issues Employee relations issues including progressive discipline, etc. Labor relations Compliance Benefits-secondary contact Manages HR department initiatives Assists AVP
	Deborah Freeman, Director of Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity, 209.946.7362 Director of AA & EEO oversees the University's affirmative action and equal employment opportunity programs. AA & EEO programs
	Vacant, Human Resources Compensation Administrator Human Resources Compensation Administrator will serve as a strategic business partner facilitating the development, implementation and maintenance of the University's compensation programs and salary practices. Staff compensation Annual salary planning
	Dylan Bacon, Human Resources Manager 209.946.7362 Dylan Bacon serves as the primary contact for HR operations including: Oversight of on-boarding processes for faculty, student and temp casual employees. Records management Oversees EPAFs - secondary contact
	Patrice Coss, HRIS Analyst 209.946.7451 Patrice Coss is responsible for the assessment and analysis of processes and data flows including: Data request HRIS and data analysis HR functions for new systems Technical and troubleshooting of HR data processes Data integrity and reporting
	Patty Granados, Human Resources Representative 209.932.2982 Patty Granados is responsible for timely and accurate processing of electronic personnel action forms (EPAF) in Banner in compliance with established procedures. Apply electronic personnel action forms (EPAF) in Banner in compliance with established procedures for staff, faculty, and graduate assistants. Provides training and guidance to departments on EPAF origination and processing for staff, faculty, and graduate assistants. Supports the hiring and on-boarding process of new employees for assigned groups in accordance and in compliance of established procedures.
	Joanne Carvana, Human Resources Assistant 209.946.7450 Joanne Carvana assists with the administration of the Department's day-to-day operations; maintains and updates employment records and provides front line customer service. Apply electronic personnel action forms (EPAF) in Banner in compliance with established procedures for student and temp/casual employees. Issue and process I-9's and background screenings for the hiring of students, temp/casuals/GA's, third party requests, volunteer and ID card requests Administrative help in HR and will assist questions and/or direct them to the correct staff member who can assist them.
Benefits:
	Stacey Lucchesi, Benefits Manager 209.946.2484 Stacey Lucchesi is responsible for managing the communication, technical, implementation and other operational functions of the daily University-wide benefit programs. Retiree issues 403b and 457 retirement plan inquires General benefit questions
	Michelle Alvarez, Benefits Specialist 209.932.3096 Michelle Alvarez is responsible for the administration and management of all types of leaves for Stockton, San Francisco and Sacramento campus. Leave of absences (FMLA, DRFA, PDL, PFL, etc.) Disability programs Tuition remission/exchange
	Mariana Solis, Benefits Representative 209.946.7452 Mariana Arias is responsible for customer service and support to the Human Resources Benefit team. She supports roll out of benefit initiatives and open enrollment. Open enrollment Benefits enrollment/changes
Employment Services:
	Cari Keller, Employment Services Manager 209.946.2126 Cari Keller serves as member of department leadership in delivering effective and efficient human resources support to the Pacific community. She is the primary contact for employee relations issues and performance management. Oversees recruitment and PeopleAdmin Oversees ADA reasonable accomodations Employee relations / labor relations issues Corrective action plans Performance management
	Angela Taylor, Human Resources Business Partner 209.932.3253 Angela Taylor interprets University policy, state and federal laws and applies good business practices to advise, support, and coach faculty and staff on employment-related Human Resources issues. Offer letter approvals ADA reasonable accommodations Independent contractor agreements Off-boarding and exit interviews Performance management
	Tina Robinson, Human Resources Recruiter 209.946.2620 Tina Robinson provides resources and support for faculty and staff recruitment, selection and hiring and to develop and incorporate recruitment marketing materials and processes. Recruitment strategy development Broadening pools of qualified applicants through advertising.
	Janet Gonzalez-Anaya, Human Resources Specialist 209.932.3097 Janet Gonzalez is the PeopleAdmin champion. She handles everything from position descriptions and job postings to hiring proposals and onboarding. She is the first main interaction with new employees. Everything PeopleAdmin New hire's first point of contact ensuring they complete and meet all the pre-screening requirements Position descriptions, job postings and hiring proposals Search committee access / general account access Temporary employee pool Coordinate Prove It! Assessment Testing
Learning and Development:
	Shani Richards, Assistant Director 209.946.7738 Shani Richards is responsible for driving overseeing and directing the operational support, evaluation, innovation, and systems supporting all functional areas of the Department including: Staff diversity/inclusion questions or recommendations University wide training initiatives Learning Management System (LMS) or online training requests
	Cara Schon, Learning & Performance Specialist 209.932.3231 Cara Schon administers the University of the Pacific's staff learning and performance software platform utilizing development, publishing, training assigning, tracking and reporting functionality. Bridge - staff learning management system questions E Learning: Registration, tracking/reporting & custom requests Online training requests
	Kristina Ordanza, Learning & Development Trainer 209.946.2096 Kristina Ordanza is responsible for the design and development of learning solutions to develop and strengthen the talent and competencies of the workforce. Search committee training Individual and team development Course or workshop design, development, and evaluation with SMEs
	Pa Yang, Project Support Specialist 209.932.3060 Pa Yang performs project support and basic business analytical work. She also works with onboarding staff and coordinates new hire orientation and other Human Resources projects and events. Learning and Development administrative support New hire orientations Years of service Benefits fair Project management

Sacramento Team

	Laura Allen, Human Resources Director 916.739.7028 Laura Allen is responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the Human Resources functions on the Sacramento campus. Employee relations Performance management Professional development Reclassifications
	Charanjit Bassi, Human Resources Manager 916.739.7182 Charanjit Bassi serves the Sacramento campus in the areas of: Reasonable accommodations Recruitment Leave information End of employment processing Worker's compensation
	Karen Mora, Human Resources Representative 916.739.7031 Karen Mora assists with the day to day operations of the human resources functions and duties. She support recruitment and new hire processes, verify information for employment verifications, unemployment claims and other HR related requests. Employee (student, staff and faculty) onboarding Employment verifications EPAF support Recruitment support

San Francisco Team

	Kara Bell, San Francisco Campus Director (SFO HR oversight) 415.929.6454 Kara Bell manages, oversees and directs business and finance functions for the San Francisco campus and oversees Human Resources for that campus in the areas of: Employee relations Labor relations Benefits Hiring Performance management Staffing recognition Reward programs training
	Lori Osano, Human Resources Analyst 415.929.6468 Lori Osano act as department's technology specialist and works on: Recruitment New hire processes Reporting and audits
	Jackie Dantes, Payroll Assistant 415.929.6469 Jackie Dantes performs various duties related to the payroll function. She review/audit timesheets, prepares EPAFs and track approval process. Timesheets EPAFs
	Viviana Castellanos, Human Resources Representative 415.929.6511 Viviana Castellanos performs duties relevant to staffing, recruitment, employee benefits, and other related areas in the Department of Human Resources. Recruitment Benefits HR administrative support