Staff

minafoAmanda Minafo, Undergraduate Student Services Advisor

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Email: issaug@berkeley.edu
Office: Dwinelle 6303A
Phone: 510-642-4661
Office Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: working in office
Thursday and Friday: working remotely

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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.

moi-2-150x150Elizabeth LaVarge-Baptista, Financial Administrator

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Email: issabus@berkeley.edu
Office: Dwinelle 6311
Phone: 510-643-2542
Office Hours:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: in office
Monday and Tuesday: 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, and Friday: in office
Monday and Thursday: 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: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 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.