Finance Manager, Financial Planning, Faculty Practice Finance

Here is what Christina's nominator had to say about her:

Christina is a pivotal member of our team responsible for our labor review process, budget and Ten-Year plan. She works tirelessly to support these major initiatives with grace and makes it look effortless. Her service excellence is constantly sited by school and health managers and directors for her accessibility, quality of work and willingness to closely collaborate.

- Bess Wildman

Christina's Bio:

My journey with UCSF started in 2014, when I moved to San Francisco from Boston so that my husband could pursue his PhD with the UCSF in the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. In 2017, I joined UCSF as a senior analyst in the Faculty Practice Finance team. Before joining UCSF, I worked for 8 years in similar roles in higher education. Wanting to broaden my skillset, I looked for finance positions at UCSF. As a member of the Faculty Practice team, I am responsible for supporting the development of the yearly budget, long-range plan, and benchmarking to make informed financial and strategic decisions. A significant part of my role is working in partnership with department directors and managers to help them understand their finances.  These last 6 years have brought many challenges and growth, and I am thankful to be experiencing it with my team.

What do you like to do outside of work? 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family.  I have a three-year-old, so we spend a lot of time outside at our local parks and all the great museums in the city. 

How do you think the role of women in the workforce has changed throughout your career? 

I believe that the role of women in the workforce has undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Before the pandemic, women were often encouraged to 'lean in' and work their way to the top. However, the pandemic has brought about a profound shift, as many women have had to balance working from home while caring for their families. 

This experience has highlighted the need for greater efficiency and flexibility in the workplace, and it has provided women with an opportunity to influence the workforce system. Companies are recognizing the importance of diversity and inclusion, and many are taking steps to ensure equal opportunities for all employees. 

While progress has been made in achieving equality, there is still much work to be done. We must continue to fight against gender biases and discrimination in the workplace and push for positive changes that benefit all employees. 

What’s on your reading list?    

I have a growing list of professional development reads thanks to the recommendations that come from my team’s monthly article club. 

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