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Global Engagement – A hub for international activities.
The Division of Global Engagement oversees partnership agreements, UCSC faculty opportunities, student global learning programs, international support, and globally-focused programming at UC Santa Cruz. Within the division are the units of Global Learning, International Student Services & Programming, and International Faculty & Scholar Services.
Vision
UC Santa Cruz will be a model of campus-wide comprehensive internationalization within the UC System, nationally, and internationally.
Mission
Inspire and facilitate global learning, teaching, and research at UC Santa Cruz.
Goals
- Advance the campus-wide Strategic Plan for Internationalization
- Utilize innovation and technology
- Enhance Team Development
Org Chart & Directory
Divisional Leadership
Richard P Hughey
- Title
- Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education and Global Engagement
- Phone
- 831-459-1993
Becky Jean George
- Title
- Assistant Vice Provost of Global Engagement and Senior International Officer
- Phone
- (831) 459-1288
Alice Michel
- Title
- Executive Director of Global Mobility
- Phone
- 831-459-1687
Divisional Team
Julie Agoni Keo
- Title
- Operations and Events Manager
- Phone
- 831-459-2858
Christine Sinnaco Redshaw
- Title
- Office Manager
- Phone
- 831-459-2858
Tyler Shores
- Title
- Director of Communications
Michael Gara Price
- Title
- Global Travel Security Manager
- Phone
- 8315021395

Ken Maranta
- Title
- Finance and Business Manager
International Student & Scholar Services
Lacey Long Vejar
- Title
- Associate Director of International Student & Scholar Services
Vanessa Jane Orey
- Title
- Assistant Director of International Student Services
- Phone
- 831-459-4816
Gabriele Margarete Hildegard Schmiegel
- Title
- Assistant Director for Sponsored Student Programs
- Phone
- 831-459-4214
Chunling Hu
- Title
- International Student Advisor
- Phone
- 831-459-1260

Catherine Murphy
- Title
- International Student Advisor
- Phone
- 831-459-2896
Andy Ng
- Title
- Assistant Director of International Programming
- Phone
- 831-459-3196
Global Learning
Ashley Bayman
- Title
- Assistant Director of Global Learning
- Phone
- (831) 459-2858
Glynis A Kincaid
- Title
- Global Learning Advisor
Arturo Torres
- Title
- Global Learning Advisor
Sarah Janet Goldberg
- Title
- Global Learning Advisor
- Phone
- 831-459-3043
Amy Stevens
- Title
- Global Learning Program Coordinator
Global Initiatives
George Sabo
- Title
- Director of Global Initiatives
- Phone
- 831-502-1396
Colin Cole
- Title
- Partnership and Program Manager
- Phone
- (831) 459-5943
Lucy Zoe Jones
- Title
- Systems Analyst & SEVIS Administrator
- Phone
- (831) 502 7424
Jessica Marie DiFoggio
- Title
- SEVIS Coordinator
- Phone
- 831-459-2858
Contact Info & Hours
Email: global@ucsc.edu
Phone: (831) 459-2858
Provide student ID number and we will email/call you back.
Address
Classroom Unit Building, Room 103
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064, USA
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
CLOSED: 12 – 1 p.m. | CLOSED | |||
1 – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. | 1 – 4 p.m. |
Closed during campus holidays
Publications

Global Review
An overview of news stories, achievements, and data across the division during the academic year.

International Overview
An introduction to academics, Exchange and Visiting Student Program, and Summer Session at UCSC.