Government and Community Relations

The Government and 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.

Chancellor Community Relations

Directed by Roberta Camarena, Chancellor Community Relations staff coordinate meetings, events and programs that foster and strengthen positive relationships between the Chancellor's Office and community-based organizations. The staff help to establish two-way communication between the university and community groups in order to convey relevant and topical information about the university and to garner input from a multitude of constituents. Staff also support the Chancellor's Community Advisory Board.

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 visiting the UC Advocacy Network site or contacting one of us below.

Government and Community Relations Resources

Government and 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

Roberta Camarena
Director of Chancellor’s Community Relations
Main Campus
Email: rcamarena@ucsd.edu

Ian Clampett
State & Local Government Relations
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 822-4034
Email: iclampett@ucsd.edu

Anu Delouri
Director of Campus Community Relations
Main Campus
Phone: (858) 822-0150
Email: adelouri@ucsd.edu

State

Kaitlin Chell
Executive Director, State and Local 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

Natalie Alpert
Executive Director, Federal Government and Research Relations
Main Campus and UC San Diego Health
Phone: (202) 974-6315
Email: nalpert@ucsd.edu

Carl Welliver
Assistant Director, Federal Relations
Main Campus and UC San Diego Health
Phone: (858) 229-9061
Email: welliver@ucsd.edu

Kathleen Ritzman
Associate Director
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 534-4849
Email: kritzman@ucsd.edu

Christine Castillo
Director, Federal Government Relations
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Phone: (858) 822-3370
Email: cdcastillo@ucsd.edu