Debra Ambrose Email

Chief Administrative Officer 
Phone: (858)534-3074
Office Location:
     H&SS 7042 - Mondays/Thursdays
     H&SS 5062 - Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays

Provides leadership and management for departmental operations including strategic planning, finance/budget, academic personnel, information technology, human resources, facilities/space, staff supervision and student affairs.

Catherine Asmann Email

Graduate Program Coordinator 
Phone: (858)534-3076
H&SS 7024; Hours: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Advises students and manages all aspects of the Ph.D. program including admissions, advancements, placement; graduate support and fiscal administration; graduate student and temporary instructional employment and payroll.

Joan Bahrini Email

Academic Personnel Assistant
Phone: (858)534-7748
H&SS 7017; Hours: Fridays, 7:30am-12:30pm

Provides Assistance to MSO with Academic Review & Visiting Scholar processing. Assists Financial/HR manager with faculty recruitment & financial processes.

Susanne Degher Email

Intake Advisor/Department Administrator
Phone: (858)534-3070
Alternate Email: philoffice@ucsd.edu
H&SS 7002; Hours: M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Provides intake advising services to students. Has ownership for colloquia, seminar, symposia and other event planning. Responsible for receptionist duties and general administrative support to the Office of the Chair and other key personnel; procures supplies, maintains equipment, assists with travel and entertainment.

Nancy E. Guerrero Email

Undergraduate Program Coordinator 
Phone: (858)534-3077
H&SS 7030; Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm

Advises students and manages all aspects of the Undergraduate program including curriculum planning, degree audits, petitions and academic progress; catalog copy, course scheduling, and miscellaneous course matters.

Andy Liedholm Email

Computer Resource Specialist
Phone: (858) 534-7748
H&SS 7017; Hours: MWF 1:00pm-3:00pm; TTh 9:00am-12:00noon 

Primary contact for all computing and desktop support issues; provides technical support, network administration, website development and maintenance, hardware/software installation, purchase recommendations and equipment disposal.

Susan Winchester Email

Fiscal/HR Manager 
Phone: (858)534-3071
H&SS 7066; Hours: M-F, 7:30am-4:00pm  

Manages fiscal and budgetary reporting and administration; purchasing, travel, entertainment and miscellaneous expenditures; payroll, benefits, and human resources; faculty research funding; academic recruitment and visiting scholar program; back-up to CAO.