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Join the movement and make a difference

It’s never too late to become a Staff Assembly Ambassador! The more Ambassadors we have, the stronger our community becomes. If you’re passionate about enhancing your local office environment and want to get involved, consider becoming a SAC Ambassador. Learn more about what it means to become an Ambassador or submit your interest form and the Ambassador Chair will reach out to you.

Is your local office represented?

Curious if your local office already has an Ambassador? Locate your local Ambassador on the SAC website to find out.

For any questions or more information, please reach out to the Staff Assembly Ambassador Chair, Javier Miramontes, at jfmiramontes@ucanr.edu.

ambassadors bring the fun

Employee Experience & Engagement (E3) Challenge

A big thank you to all the Ambassadors who applied for the Employee Experience & Engagement (E3) Challenge! This initiative is about promoting staff engagement, connectedness, and building community at our office locations across the state. The E3 Challenge offers funding for approved activities on a 50/50 matching basis, with requests up to $1,000. All offices with an Ambassador are eligible to apply.

Earlier this spring, eight counties received funding and hosted exciting activities like touring a local olive oil company, visiting a marine center, and even hosting a scavenger hunt in an arboretum! "This was fun! We need more of this, I love that many of us learned a new activity together! And getting a chance to experience teamwork with people outside of our department is really appreciated." said a participant. Pictured above, staff at the South Coast Research and Extension Center pose during a game of bocce ball for their Employee Experience and Engagement Challenge activity. From left to right: Lindsey Pedroncelli, Andrea Arellano, Natalie Levy, Grace Dean, Randall Oliver, and Marie Hernandez-Vega.

Want to see the impact? Check out photos and quotes from past participants here. The submission period for 2024/25 fiscal year will open in the fall.

fun in the field

Staff Assembly Council tours Escondido composting facility

Staff Assembly Council members visited San Pasqual Valley Soils, a composting facility, in Escondido to learn about Senate Bill 1383 alongside UCCE colleagues from Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego counties.

Pictured from left to right: Shirley Salado (CUCSA Delegate), Roxana Price (Wellness Co-Chair), Saoimanu Sope (Chair), Christine Davidson (CUCSA Delegate) and Princess Nola (Ambassador for San Bernardino County)

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Professional & career development

Unlock career opportunities and boost your professional skills with UC Davis Human Resources events! Whether you're looking to perfect your resume, master LinkedIn, or explore career opportunities, these workshops offer invaluable insights. Most events are virtual, providing convenient access to expert guidance and networking opportunities from the comfort of your home.

More information can be found by clicking the workshops below:

• Aug 14: Transferrable Skills: Applying to Jobs You Haven’t Done Yet



• Aug 22: Mastering LinkedIn: Building an Effective Profile

Pictured above, Ricardo Vela and Manuel Sanchez at UC ANR's 2024 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Summit. Photo taken by Evett Kilmartin.