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Antisemitism Workgroup

Chancellor Khosla established an Antisemitism Workgroup charged with reviewing Antisemitism concerns at UC San Diego with the aim of fostering a safer, more inclusive and equitable environment for our Jewish students, faculty, staff and patients. After many months of effort, the Workgroup has completed an Antisemitism Workgroup Report with their findings.

Co-Chairs

  • Marianna Alperin, Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Research of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and Professor of Urology, UC San Diego Health
  • Alison Black, Continuing Lecturer, Department of Education Studies
  • Julie Bronstein, Managing Executive Director of Development, Community Fundraising, UC San Diego Health Sciences Advancement

Work Group Membership

  • Jennifer T. Anger, Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Urology, UC San Diego Health
  • Keiara Auzenne, Director of Diversity Initiatives for Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Eli Berman, Professor, Economics
  • Kama Guluma, Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, UC San Diego School of Medicine
  • Allan Havis, Professor, Department of Theatre & Dance
  • Anthony Magit, Clinical Professor of Surgery, Director, Human Research Protection Program, UC San Diego Health Sciences
  • Helen Smith, Associate Director for Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination
  • Cate Yashar, Chief Medical Officer, Hillcrest and La Jolla, UC San Diego Health

Executive Sponsors

  • John Carethers, Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Distinguished Professor of Medicine
  • Bob Continetti, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Kimberlee Eskierka, Interim Chief Human Resource Officer, UC San Diego Health
  • Patty Maysent, CEO, UC San Diego Health
  • Becky Petitt, Vice Chancellor for Organizational Transformation
  • Alysson Satterlund, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Life
  • Terri Winbush, Chief Human Resources Officer

Advisory and Facilitation Team

  • Ellen Beck, Clinical Professor Emerita, UC San Diego School of Medicine and School of Public Health
  • Karen Biestman, UC San Diego Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Equity and Inclusion
  • Jacqueline Carr, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, UC San Diego Health
  • Angela Song, Sr. Director, Strategic Consulting, Assessments, and Analytics

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