Staff
Amanda Minafo, Undergraduate Student Services Advisor
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Email: issaug@berkeley.edu
Office: Dwinelle 6303A
Phone: 510-642-4661
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday: working in office
Monday, Thursday, Friday: working remotely
Student guidance and orientation; major, double major, and minor planning and declaration; study abroad course and requirements planning. Instructor support including enrollment management, course scheduling, room reservations. Course Catalog and Academic Guide updates.
Elizabeth LaVarge-Baptista, Financial Administrator
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Email: issabus@berkeley.edu
Office: Dwinelle 6311
Phone: 510-643-2542
Office Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday: in office
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: working remotely
Purchasing; reimbursements; accounts reconciliation including campus recharge, credit card, deposits, gift management; travel and lodging arrangements; faculty research funds administration; student hiring; course textbook coordination; website administration; department level computer support and equipment coordinator.
Moriah Van Vleet, Department Manager
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Email: issahr@berkeley.edu
Office: Dwinelle 6321
Phone: 510-642-0072
Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday: in office
Monday, Thursday, Friday: working remotely
Management of department staff, budget and general operations, including HR support for faculty and visitors; management of recruitments and advancements; coordination of visas, benefits, and payroll.
Victoria Airea, Front Office Coordinator
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Email: issa@berkeley.edu
Office: Dwinelle 6303
Phone: 510-642-2979
Office Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Initial point of contact for the department; Coordination of departmental access including keys and cardkeys; Listserv management; Seminar room and other space reservations; Liaison with IT and with Campus and L&S Facilities; Mail and supply administration, etc.