LOCATION
Extended Studies Building
8980 Villa La Jolla Drive
San Diego, CA 92037
Rooms 350-360
Presenters
CONTACT INFORMATION
Extended Studies' Showcase 2025
Description
Join us on Monday, October 6, 2025 for the UC San Diego Extended Studies' Showcase, where we highlight our innovative programs and services designed to support UC San Diego faculty, staff, businesses, and community organizations. This event will focus on how Extended Studies drives economic and cultural growth through education, partnerships, and professional development.
“For nearly 60 years, we’ve empowered lifelong learners and fostered impactful collaborations,” said Dean Hugo Villar. “Showcase is an opportunity to celebrate these achievements and inspire new partnerships.”
Discover how Extended Studies can help you achieve your goals through custom training, grant support, arts collaborations, and more. Don’t miss this chance to explore the possibilities and connect with leaders driving innovation and impact.
Enjoy complimentary refreshments while you learn about what we do and how we can help you.
Reception to follow.
Questions & Answers
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Refreshments & Check-In
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
- What is UC San Diego Extended Studies
- Hugo Villar, Dean of Extended Studies
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
- Meet the Extended Studies Team
- Georgia Kovacs, Executive Director, Center for Research & Evaluation
- Natalie Walsh, UCTV Executive Director
- Patti Juza, Associate Dean, Executive Director of International Programs
- Shannon McDonald, Director of Custom and Corporate Programs
- Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean, Education and Community Outreach
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
- Campus Partnerships with Extended Studies
- Shara Freeman Hoefel, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Engagement
- Ashley Gambhir, Executive Director of Transformation at UC San Diego Health
- Lisa Ordonez, Dean of the Rady School of Management
- Kyle Hofer-Mora, Director, School of Computing, Information and Data Sciences
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
- San Diego Regional Workforce Outlook
- Kelly Nielsen, Center for Research & Evaluation (CR+E)
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
- Campus to Community Partnerships
- Mark Cafferty, San Diego Economic Development Corporation
- Kaylah Mackroy, San Diego Workforce Partnership
- Tina Ngo Bartel, San Diego and Imperial Center of Excellence
Reception and happy hour to follow.
Yes! This event is designed for UC San Diego staff, partners, and community members. Those interested in what we do are welcome to attend this event regardless of UCSD affiliation.
Parking: Visitor parking is available at 8950 La Jolla Village Drive (Zone #8980)
Rate: $4.50/hour
Please note: Campus A & B parking passes are not valid in the 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. parking garage.
Walking from Campus: You may park on campus and walk down Villa La Jolla Drive (approx. 11-minute walk) or use the pedestrian bridge via the School of Medicine and Rita Atkinson Residences.
Public Transportation:
Trolley: Closest Blue Line stops are Nobel Drive Station (11-minute walk) and VA Medical Center Station (9-minute walk).
Bus: Routes #30, #41, and #921 stop at Villa La Jolla Drive and La Jolla Village Drive; Route #30 also serves Villa La Jolla Drive and Villa Norte.
