Government & Community Relations
The Government & Community Relations (GCR) department serves as the primary liaison between UC San Diego and federal, state and local government entities on issues affecting higher education, research and health care. GCR also fosters relationships between the university and community groups and leaders to create a positive impact on our region and around the world.
Advocacy
Advocacy efforts keep our legislators, community members, and others informed and up-to-date on UC San Diego’s initiatives, achievements, and impact. Experts from across the university actively engage in collaborative and coordinated cross-campus efforts. This is integral to the success of our outreach and engagement processes. Join our UC systemwide advocacy efforts today by clicking here or contacting one of us below.
Government & Community Relations Staff Contact Information
Community and Local
David Mier
Director, Health Community Relations
UC San Diego Health
Phone: (858) 333-1657
Email: dmier@ucsd.edu
Website: UC San Diego Health Community Affairs
Denise Serrano
Director, Local Government Relations
Main Campus and UC San Diego Health
Phone: (858) 201-0715
Email: d2serrano@ucsd.edu
Irma Velasco
Director, Campus & Community Relations
Main Campus
Phone: (858) 534-6862
Email: ivelasco@ucsd.edu
Ian Clampett
State & Local Government Relations
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 822-4034
Email: iclampett@ucsd.edu
Christopher Vallejo
External Relations Specialist
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 534-9461
Email: cvallejo@ucsd.edu
Anu Delouri
Assistant Director, Community Planning
Main Campus (Campus Planning)
Phone: (858) 822-0150
Email: adelouri@ucsd.edu
Website: Community Planning
Alyssa Helper
Senior Community Planner
Main Campus (Campus Planning)
Phone: (858) 534-3860
Email: ahelper@ucsd.edu
Website: Community Planning
State
Kaitlin Chell
Executive Director, Government & Community Relations
Main Campus and UC San Diego Health
Phone: (858) 449-9737
Email: kchell@ucsd.edu
Ian Clampett
State & Local Government Relations
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 414-1919
Email: iclampett@ucsd.edu
Federal
Angela Philips Diaz
Executive Director, Government Research Relations
Main Campus and UC San Diego Health
Phone: (202) 974-6323
Email: apdiaz@ucsd.edu
Loressa Uson
Government Relations Analyst
Main Campus and UC San Diego Health
Phone: (202) 974-6323
Email: muson@ucsd.edu
Kathleen Ritzman
Assistant Director
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 534-4849
Email: kritzman@ucsd.edu
Christine Castillo
Federal Government Relations
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 822-3370
Email: cdcastillo@ucsd.edu
Emmet Hollingshead
External Relations Specialist
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 822-0050
Email: ehollingshead@ucsd.edu