Staff

Victoria Airea

Front Office Coordinator

Initial point of contact for the department; Coordination of departmental access including keys and cardkeys; Listserv management; Seminar room and other space reservations; Liaison with IT and with Campus and L&S Facilities; Mail and supply administration, etc.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Seth Arnopole

Graduate Student Services Advisor

issag@berkeley.edu (for campus business) italianadmit@berkeley.edu for graduate admission assistance and information

Graduate Program administration: Graduate admission information and processing, fellowships, student guidance, academic progress, exam assistance, negotiating Graduate Division policies and procedures.

Pronouns: he/him/his

Elizabeth Baptista

Financial Administrator

Purchasing; reimbursements; accounts reconciliation including campus recharge, credit card, deposits, gift management; travel and lodging arrangements; faculty research funds administration; student hiring; course textbook coordination; website administration; department level computer support and equipment coordinator.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Amanda Minafo

Undergraduate Student Services Advisor

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Undergraduate student guidance and orientation; major, double major, and minor planning and declaration; study abroad course and requirements planning. Instructor support including enrollment management, course scheduling, room reservations. Course Catalog and Academic Guide updates.

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Moriah VanVleet

Department Manager & Academic Personnel Coordinator

Management of department staff, budget and general operations, including HR support for faculty and visitors; management of recruitments and advancements; coordination of visas, benefits, and payroll.

Pronouns: she/her/hers