Professor, Ob/Gyn, Reproductive Sciences
Here is what Ana's nominator had to say about her:
Ana is a superstar. I've been lucky enough to share spaces with her and see her dedication to patients, diversity, and equity. She is a great advocate for patients & is always willing to educate them; her trauma informed approach helps her be respectful & caring. She is also passionate about equity & diversity; she is always willing to listen, learn, and give her perspective. I consider her a role model & have heard the same from my colleagues!
- Brittany Ojeda, Patient Navigator, Pediatric Heart Center
Overview of journey at UCSF:
I started at UCSF in 1999 as a student at the School of Nursing, graduating in 2002 as a certified nurse-midwife. After working in the community for five years, I returned to UCSF in 2007 as faculty in the department of OBGYN, located at San Francisco General. There I split my time between clinical care, administration, and education, with a focus on anti-racism and structural change. I enjoy the creativity that my position affords, giving me opportunities to co-create new ways of providing sexual and reproductive healthcare, developing curriculum and programs, and disseminating our work so others can benefit. I am passionate about centering the needs of our community, the resilient and thriving low-income residents of San Francisco, and diversifying the workforce of tomorrow to better match that community.
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Manager, Community Construcation Outreach Program
Here is what Benita's nominator had to say about her:
Benita manages UCSF's Community Construction Outreach Program (CCOP), which seeks to leverage UCSF's role as an Anchor Institution to train and place San Franciscans from disadvantaged neighborhoods on UCSF construction projects. UCSF has a 30% local hire goal for campus capital projects of $5 million and above.
Benita excels at navigating the male-dominated world of construction contractors and labor unions to press for increased local hiring on UCSF projects. She deploys in-depth industry knowledge as well as diplomacy to leverage her small team of one to get results for the university. She works closely with departments across campus, including: Real Estate, Capital Projects, and Human Resources, as well as her own department of Community and Government Relations.
Benita's extensive contacts in community and industry were very instrumental in the success of the Dept. of Real Estate's April 2021 Vender Diversity Outreach Fair, which recruited new small businesses from across San Francisco and Oakland to learn how to bid on UCSF projects.
As UCSF builds a new hospital at Parnassus, Benita'...