Staff Directory

Thomas is originally from Tucson, Arizona. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and is currently working on his Masters in Computer Science. He started working at the University of Arizona in May, 2017. In his free time, Thomas likes traveling, hiking, playing the piano, and watching movies. 

Thomas supports the following partners: Arizona Public Media

Kelley is originally from Tucson, Arizona.  She started working at the University of Arizona in March 2023. In her free time Kelley likes to go camping, cook, and serve as a Youth Soccer Coach and member of the Governing Board of Continental School District. 

Kelley supports the following partner: Student Union

Willie is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. He has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and started working at the University of Arizona in March 2013. In his free time Willie likes to coach wrestling and teach meditation.

Willie supports the following partner: Parking and Transportation

Megan Arriaga is from South Dakota and has been working at the University of Arizona since June of 2014. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of South Dakota and is Scrum Master Certified. In her free time, Megan enjoys going on adventures with her two boys—like camping trips around Arizona and visits to the beach in Rocky Point—as well as working on a variety of craft projects.

Janko is originally from the Former Republic of Yugoslavia. He has a Master of Science in Accountancy and started working at the University of Arizona in May 2018.

Janko supports the following partners: Parking & Transportation Services

Dawn Brown is originally from Connecticut and has also lived in Missouri and Ohio before making Tucson home for the past 25 years. She began working at the University of Arizona in January 2011. In her free time, Dawn enjoys golfing, spending time with her fur babies, and being with family.

Narsisa is originally from Hemet, California. She completed the Marana Citizens Police Academy and received an award for her work with the Amistades Substance Abuse Coalition. She started working at the University of Arizona in July 2016. In her free time Narsisa likes cooking, interior design, doing home projects, and watching movies in her home theater.

Narsisa supports the following partner: Facilities Management

Valerie Capuchino is a Tucson native, moved to San Diego for 18 years after high school and moved back to Tucson in 2021 with her family. She has been with the University of Arizona since January of 2023. Valerie loves spending time with her kids, watching football games with my oldest, who graduates high school in 2025. She loves to shop with my 15-year-old daughter, and her youngest daughter is 10 and they love cleaning together. She is currently enrolled at the UA, striving her to ger degree in Accounting.

Eloisa is originally from Hermosillo, Sonora. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and started working at the University of Arizona in September 2017. In her free time Eloisa enjoys walking, swimming, and cooking.

Eloisa supports the following partner: Facilities Management

Kayla is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She has a Master’s Degree in Human Relations and started working at the University of Arizona in July of 2009. In her free time Kayla enjoys traveling with her husband.

Kayla supports the following partner: Facilities Management

Jillian Colescott was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota but spent most of her life in the Puget Sound area of Washington. She began working at the University of Arizona in March of 2025. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and kids, and relaxing by the pool. Jillian holds an MBA.

Carol Corry is from Tucson, Arizona. She has been with the University of Arizona since September of 2017. In her free time, Carol enjoys reading, gardening, walking her dog, and roller skating. Carol has a Masters Degree of Business Administration.

Suzette De La Rosa is originally from Nogales, AZ, but has called Tucson home since she was 13. She has been with the University of Arizona since July of 2022. In her free time, she enjoys exploring new coffee shops, watching movies, reading, attending concerts, and traveling. Suzette holds a degree in Public Health from the College of Science at the University of Arizona.

Mark Brandon Dent is a Tucson Native who has been working at the University of Arizona since September of 2014. He likes to play Basketball, Travel and spend time with  family. He has an MBA, BS in Business Management, and a Certificate in Project Management.

Irene Estrada is from Tucson, AZ and began working for the University of Arizona in March of 2025. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, golfing, hiking, and reading. Irene holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.

Traci Faas is from Syracuse, Kansas. Traci has been working at the University of Arizona since June of 2019 and likes to garden, work on the book she is writing, and play with her pets.

Michelle is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She started working at the University of Arizona in November 2019. In her free time Michelle likes to watch her son play basketball and loves to read.

Michelle supports the flowing partner: Student Union

Berenice is originally from Sante Fe, New Mexico. She has her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and started working for the University of Arizona in April 2019. In her free time Bernice likes to travel, run, read, and spend time with friends and family. 

Berenice supports the following partner: Bookstores

Jose H. Garcia is from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico and has been with the University of Arizona since October of 2010. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in French. In his free time, he enjoys traveling (68 countries and counting), learning foreign languages, and all things international—including volunteering and hosting foreign exchange students.

Herman Gee is originally from Tucson, AZ. He has been with the University of Arizona since March of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with family, Star Wars, Disney Parks, and cheering on the LA Lakers. Herman also enjoys listening to 80’s music. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Finance.

Melissa Hall is from Tucson, Arizona. She started working for the University of Arizona in March of 2020. In her free time, Melissa enjoys dancing, discovering new eats in Tucson, teaching wine classes, and reading. Melissa has a Masters of International Affairs- Economic Development from Columbia University.

Melissa supports the following partners: Facilities Management

Anne Haywas is originally from Alaska. She joined the University of Arizona in October 2025. Anne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and studied abroad in Italy. In her free time, she loves spending time in the mountains and being with her family and dogs—a corgi and a heeler.

Kimberly is originally from Grand Island, Nebraska. She has a Masters of Science in Accountancy and is a CPA. She started working at the University of Arizona in May, 1995. In her free time, Kimberly likes traveling, gardening, hiking, and reading. 

Kimberly supports the following partners: Arizona Public Media

Jeff is originally from Chicago, IL. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and started working for the University of Arizona in July 2022. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time with family.

Jeff supports the following partners: Parking & Transportation Services

Gary Highton is from Nuneaton, England, and began working for the University of Arizona in May of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, gardening, walking his dog—and catching a good show on Netflix. Gary holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Public Accountant, Registered Architect, and LEED Accredited Professional.

Esther is originally from San Leandro, California. She attended Northern Arizona University and started working at the University of Arizona in February, 2020. In her free time, Esther likes exercising, spending time with her children, and enjoying the outdoors. 

Esther supports the following partners: Arizona Public Media

Ritu Kapoor is from Kanpur, India and has been with the University since October of 2021. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, exercising, and traveling. Ritu has a Masters Degree in Commerce. 

T.J. is originally from the New York area. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in International Security Studies. T.J. joined the University of Arizona in November 2021. In his spare time, he enjoys rock climbing, golf, and painting.

Stacy D. Lauver is from Wenatchee, Washington. She started working at the University of Arizona in January of 2015. In her free time, she enjoys walking and hiking. Stacy is CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and MAcct (Masters in Accounting)

Andru is originally from Chino Valley, Arizona. He started working at the University of Arizona in April of 2024. He is planning to major in Finance and plans on graduating in May 2025. In his free time, he enjoys tofu and Trader Joes. 

Andru supports the following partners: Financial Services, Internal Audit, Marketing & Communications, Office of Budget & Planning, Office of Business Affairs, Office of Sustainability, and Planning & Operations Phoenix

Thea is originally from Tucson, AZ. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Accounting and started working at the University of Arizona in February 1972. In her free time, Thea likes to attend family events, garden, bird watch, and golf.

Thea supports the following partners: BookStores

Laura is originally from Ecuador.  She has a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and started working at the University of Arizona in October 2019.  In her free time, Laura likes gardening and hiking with her family.

Laura supports the following partners:  Parking & Transportation Services

Jake Neff is from Lake Mills, Wisconsin and began working at the University of Arizona in May of 2025. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arizona. In his free time, he enjoys officiating sports, flying light aircraft, exercising and weightlifting, and exploring new restaurants around Tucson with friends.

Tryg Noreng is Originally from Oslo, Norway but have been in Arizona for a long time. He has been with the University of Arizona since November 2024 . In his free time, he enjoys a variety of sports and outdoors as well as spending time with his family. Tryg has an Undergraduate degree in Business and Finance from the University of New Mexico and an MBA from Babson College

Erica is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She started working at the University of Arizona in April 2014.  In her free time, she enjoys time with her son on the football field and dirt bike riding with family.

Erica supports the following partners:  Planning, Design & Construction and Facilities Management.

David is originally from Sahuarita, Arizona. He has a Master of Science in Accounting (Tax concentration) and started working for the University of Arizona in October 2019. In his free time David likes enjoying the wild, cycling, four wheeling, and enjoying the open space of Southern Arizona. 

David supports the following partner: BookStores

Alex is originally from Arizona. He has a Bachelor of Science in Public Management & Policy and started working at the University of Arizona in November 2017. In his free time Alex likes to go to UArizona  basketball and football games, go to the gym, attend concerts, and enjoys Karaoke.

Alex supports the following partner: BookStores.

Lindsey Parsons is from Tucson, Arizona. She started working for the University of Arizona in July of 2025. In her free time, Lindsey enjoys puzzles, game nights, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. Lindsey is a proud University of Arizona graduate—Bear Down!

David is originally from Tucson, Arizona and started working at the University of Arizona in May 2022. In his free time, he is an avid comic book collector.

David supports the following partners: Facilities Management

Alex Redburn is from Phoenix, AZ. He started working at the University of Arizona in March of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys playing with LEGO, watching U of A basketball, hiking and walking, reading science fiction, and eating lots of food. Alex holds a dual MBA/MPH.

Juliana Reddick is from Tucson, AZ, and began working for the University of Arizona on August 4, 2014. In her free time, she enjoys baking and reading. Juliana holds a Bachelor’s Degree.

Ana is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She started working at the University of Arizona in July 2019. In her free time Ana likes spending time with her poodle Bailey and playing Pickleball with her friends.

Ana supports the following partners: Financial Services, Internal Audit, Marketing & Communications, Office of Budget & Planning, Office of Business Affairs, Office of Sustainability, and Planning & Operations Phoenix

Ana Maria is originally from Nogales, Sonora. She has a Bachelor of Science in Urban & Regional Development and started working at the University of Arizona in August 2023.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, cycling, and trying new local restaurants.

Ana Maria supports the following partners:  Facilities Management

Maria Sanchez is originally from Tucson, Arizona, and began working at the University of Arizona in October 2022. Outside of work, Maria has a passion for plants and enjoys cultivating them in her free time.

Kelly Scott is a Tucson native. She began working for the University of Arizona in May of 2025. She enjoys spending her free time with family and traveling. Kelly holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Nick is originally from Tucson, Arizona and started working at the University of Arizona in July 2023. In his free time, he likes participating in team sports and winding down with board games, especially Dungeons and Dragons.

Nick supports the following partner: Facilities Management

Becky is originally from Arizona. She has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics and started working at the University of Arizona in August 2007. In her free time, Becky likes to read, watch Hallmark movies, and spend time with her sister.

Becky supports the following partners: Facilities Management

Martha is originally from Irvine, California. She started working at the University of Arizona in March 2016.  In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Mandy is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She started working at the University of Arizona in May 2022.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family.

Mandy supports the following partners:  Facilities Management

Juliana was born in New York but raised in Tucson, AZ. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Management and started working at the University in May 2019. In her free time, Juliana enjoys painting and trying new coffee shops.

Juliana supports the following partners: BookStores

Jessica Thornburg was Born in Honolulu, HI. She has been working at the University of Arizona since March of 2016. In her free time, she likes to go thrifting, Stardew Valley, crafting, and miniature appreciation. Jessica has a Masters of Organizational Leadership and is a Certified Project Management Professional.

Caiah is from Tucson, Arizona.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and started working at the University of Arizona in July 2021.  In her free time, Caiah likes traveling, photography, and art.

Caiah supports the following partners:  Financial Services, Internal Audit, Marketing & Communications, Office of Budget & Planning, Office of Business Affairs, Office of Sustainability, and Planning & Operations Phoenix

Erin is originally from Massena, New York. She has a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. She started working at the University of Arizona in June 2017. In her free time, Erin likes to hike, rock climb, and read.

Erin supports the following partners: BookStores, Planning Design & Construction.

Christina is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She will be graduating in 2024 with a degree in Mass Communications and Media Studies and started working at the University of Arizona in June 2017.  In her free time, she enjoys UArizona Sports and going out to eat with family/friends.

Christina supports the following partners:  Financial Services, Internal Audit, Marketing & Communications, Office of Budgeting & Planning, Office of Business Affairs, Office of Sustainability, and Planning & Operations Phoenix

Miriam Villalobos is from Esperanza, Sonora. She has been working at the University of Arizona since July of 2007. In her free time, she likes traveling and spending time with family and 4 dogs. Miriam has a B.S. in Accounting at ITSON-Universidad.

Anna Walsh grew up abroad and moved to Seattle as a teen. She has a bachelor’s degree in Ethics, is a SHRM Certified Professional and is currently pursuing her master’s in business administration from the Eller College of Management . Her two decades long business and human resources career spans the Publishing, Marketing and Higher Education industries. To escape the gray skies and rain she and her family moved to Arizona. In early 2018, Anna joined the Dean’s Office business team in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences.

Shannon is originally from Tucson, Arizona. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She started working at the University of Arizona in March 2017. Shannon likes teaching fitness classes, volunteering with Pima County Teen Court, and spending time with friends/family. 

Renee Williams is from Tucson, Arizona. She has been with the University of Arizona since March of 2023. In her free time, she likes crafting, shopping for bargains, reading, and volunteering at local food banks. Renee has a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership, with an emphasis on Project Management

Dee is originally from Madrid, Spain. She started working at the University of Arizona in August 2016. In her free time Dee likes flower gardening, decorating, and cooking.

Dee Supports the following partners: Student Union

Eliza is originally from Tucson, AZ. She has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and started working at the University of Arizona in November 2012. In her free time, Eliza likes to work on her family’s horse ranch. 

Eliza supports the following partners: Planning, Design and Construction

Cooper Daily is from Parker, Colorado and started working at the University of Arizona in April of 2025. He is EMT certified. In his free time, he loves to ski and weightlift.

Daniela Gutierrez is from Los Angeles, California. She started working at the University in November 2024. She loves to play soccer, be outdoors, and spend time with friends and family. She is Pre-Business and planning to major in Finance.

Diego Hernandez Wendlandt is originally from Tijuana, Mexico. He started working at the University of Arizona in April of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, weightlifting, and hiking.

Insha Khan is from Indore, India. She started working at the University in October 2024. She likes cooking, reading contemporary romantic-comedies or psychological thrillers, doing Mat Pilates, watching Formula One, Tennis, Soccer, doing Wordle, and more. Insha is double majoring in Finance and Computer Science, is an Associate in the Wall Street Scholars Program, and was an Investment banking summer analyst at Growth Advisors, LLC. Last summer she was named Eller Rising Star (2024), Highest Academic Distinction, pursuing a career in Investment Banking.

Dylan Kim is from Johannesburg, South Africa. He started working at the University in November 2024. In his free time, he likes to swim, play tennis with friends, read self-help books, as well as try new things. He plans to major in Business Analytics and Management Information Systems. 

Angel Leyva is from Tucson, Arizona. He started working at the University in October 2024.  In his free time Angel likes Motorsports, games, music, and puzzles. Angel is on track for a Bachelor's of Science in Business Economics.

Jassy Lopez is from Tucson, Arizona. He started working at the University in October 2024. In his free time, he likes experimenting with cooking and reading. He is currently a Business Management student at the UA. 

Luca Mohamed is originally from Tucson, AZ and has been with the University of Arizona since September of 2023. In his free time, he enjoys fishkeeping and watching the Philadelphia Eagles.

Liam Paul is from Longmont, Colorado and began working at the University of Arizona in April of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys working out, birdwatching, and watching movies.

Serena Z. Staats has lived in Tucson for the past decade. She started working at the University in November 2024. In her free time, she loves to travel and go skiing! She is currently majoring in Economics with a minor in Sustainable Mineral Resources.

Kiana Kaleiakahaialoha Toledo-McMahon is from  Las Vegas, NV. She started working at the University in October 2024. She loves baking, shopping, watching tv shows and movies, and reading! Kiana also loves to hang out with friends and family. Kiana graduated from Bishop Gorman High School with an Honors Diploma and is currently studying Business Management to move into Finance.