Director, MBA Program; Berkeley Haas
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2025
- UC Employee since 2022
At Berkeley Haas, Sumayyah leads the strategic transformation of the Full-Time MBA student experience. With over 15 years of global leadership expertise, she excels at building high-performing teams, creating innovative solutions, and driving change to achieve institutional success. Sumayyah leads with empathy, systems thinking, and a commitment to inclusion, empowering individuals to excel while amplifying diverse voices to drive impactful decision-making. Her academic achievements include graduating from UC Irvine at 19 and earning an MS.Ed with Highest Honors. Sumayyah joined CSAC to champion solutions that enhance staff experience, foster cross-campus collaboration, and ensure staff voices actively shape Cal's future. Outside of work, Sumayyah channels her creativity into photography, exploring cultures through travel, curating memorable dining experiences, and designing spaces.
Director of Planning; Physical & Environmental Planning
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Outgoing Chair, 2024; Chair, 2022-2023; Incoming Chair, 2021-2022; Vice Chair, 2020-2021
- CSAC Member since 2019
- UC Employee since 2018
Marissa is the Director of Planning in Physical & Environmental Planning, focusing on coordination of decision-making around the built environment, from signage to buildings and master plans. Marissa joined CSAC to learn about the campus and community from other perspectives, and for the opportunity to help and effect change. Planning school left Marissa with a strong belief in the public good; Marissa holds an SB, MCP, and MArch from MIT. Marissa also enjoys baking and organizing things.
Associate Director, Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives, University Development & Alumni Relations
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2025
- UC Employee since 2019
Marla is an Associate Director on the Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives team within University Development & Alumni Relations. She joined CSAC to better understand staff concerns across campus and serve as an advocate. Marla holds a B.A. from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Counseling from San Francisco State University. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and exploring the Bay Area through hiking or discovering local eateries.
Clarissa Fermin
People Operations Manager, Berkeley IT
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2023
- UC Employee since 2001
Clarissa is the People Operations Manager in Berkeley IT’s People, Performance, and Culture Team, where she oversees the development and administration of HR Operations' workflow, processes, systems, and tools. Additionally, she leads the HR analytics for Berkeley IT. Driven by a desire to give back to the campus that played a significant role in her professional development, Clarissa joined CSAC. She is eager to contribute to building a stronger UC Berkeley community for staff. Clarissa holds an educational background in architecture, web design & multimedia, and is certified in HR Analytics from eCornell. Beyond work, she takes joy in edible landscaping and gardening, and exploring diverse cuisines.
Carla Jackson
Worksite Wellness Specialist, University Health Services
Pronouns: she/they
- CSAC Member since 2023
- UC Employee since 2021
Carla joined CSAC to contribute to campus efforts regarding equity, inclusion, access, and building community. As the Worksite Wellness Specialist with Be Well at Work Faculty/Staff health programs, she supports the health and wellbeing of employees who work in RSSP and Facilities Services. Carla received her B.A. in Sociology from UC Berkeley and an MPH in Community Health Sciences from UCLA. She is also the parent of a Cal student. In her spare time she enjoys exploring the Bay Area, on foot or by bicycle when possible.
Todd Koenigsberg
Facilitaties Manager, Office of the Dean of Students
Pronouns: he/him
- CSAC Member since 2025
- UC Employee since 2018
Todd (he/him) began his journey at UC Berkeley in 2018 as the Executive Chef for International House. After I-House closed in the wake of the pandemic, Todd transitioned to the Covid Response Team as an Isolation Coordinator with Residential Life before moving into his current role in 2022 as a facilities manager in the Office of the Dean of Students, where he supports student-run and student-focused affinity centers. Todd holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Arizona and trained as a chef at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Passionate about collaboration, Todd is excited to be a part of CSAC and looks forward to working with colleagues from across campus to enhance the staff experience.
Tanya Koroyan, EdD
Senior Assistant Director, Residential Life
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Chair, 2023-2024; Incoming Chair, 2022-2023
- CSAC Member since 2021
- UC Employee since 2016
Miles Lincoln
Research, Teaching, and Learning Service Lead
Pronouns: he/him
- CSAC Member since 2023
- UC Employee since 2013
Joanie Ly, M.Ed.
Program Manager, Yardi Scholarship Program
Pronouns: she/they
- CSAC Vice Chair, 2025-2026
- CSAC Member since 2024
- UC Employee since 2023
Monique Matlock-Dees
Executive Assistant, Office of Legal Affairs
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2025
- UC Employee since 2022
Monique is the Executive Assistant in the Chancellor's Division, where she supports the Chief Campus Counsel and facilitates operations within the Office of Legal Affairs. She joined CSAC to connect with colleagues across campus and contribute to initiatives that enhance staff engagement and development. Monique brings a background in administrative leadership and a passion for fostering community and professional growth at UC Berkeley. Beyond work, Monique enjoys spending quality time with her family, as well as exploring the intersection of psychology and coaching for development and wellness.
Britt McClintock
Engagement & Community Lead, Berkeley IT
Pronouns: she/they
- CSAC Member since 2023
- UC Employee since 2022
Valerie Moss
Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Blum Center for Developing Economies
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2025
- UC Employee since 2021
Valerie is a Program Manager and Student Advisor for the Blum Center for Developing Economies who joined CSAC to contribute to efforts regarding access and support for student-facing employees across campus. After attending UC Merced, where she received a B.A. in Cognitive Science and Psychology, Valerie earned an M.S.Ed in Education Policy. Valerie's passions deeply lie in how policy impacts all levels of higher education, from applicants to alumni. Outside of her role, Valerie spends much of her time hiking, baking, and hosting friends and family from near and far.
Yanni Rho, MD, MPH
Associate Director, Student Mental Health, Psychiatry; University Health Services
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2023
- UC Employee since 2020
Believing the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, Yanni joined CSAC in order to help build community, to learn from and support, and to facilitate conversations amongst all of the staff and departments. She has been a member of the Justice, Inclusion, and Community Committee at University Health Services (UHS) as well as the UHS Staff Well-Being Committee co-lead. She obtained her undergraduate and medical degrees with the University of Texas and her Child, Adolescent, and Adult psychiatric training with Harvard-affiliated training programs. She also obtained her Master’s of Public Health with the Harvard School of Public Health, furthering her commitment to improving systems and the lives of the individuals within them. For self-care, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, dance, and yoga.
Security Alarm Administrator, Facilities Services
Pronouns: he/him
- CSAC Member since 2024
- UC Employee since 2020
Anh Tran, MPA
Advancement Officer, Berkeley Journalism
Pronouns: she/her
- CSAC Member since 2024
- UC Employee since 2022
Anh is excited to join CSAC and work with colleagues across campus! In her career, she has worked in nonprofits and higher education leading teams, raising money, and developing new programs to support historically minoritized communities. One of her favorite Cal memories was working at the Cal Alumni Association to manage the Leadership Award Scholarship Program, having received the same scholarship as a Cal undergraduate. In her free time, she is working on her dissertation, volunteering on the board of Bay Nature, and spending time in nature.