Welcome!
New staff members strengthen the Safety Services Division with their experience and enthusiasm.
Jodi Rosenbaum joined the Safety Services Business Office on July 8, 2008. Jodi comes to the Business Office from UCD Occupational Health Services, where she performed duties in customer services, billing, and maintenance of medical records. In the Safety Services Business Office, Jodi will serve as the primary preparer for personnel and payroll functions, and the main contact for EH&S recharges. Jodi's first-hand knowledge of the Occupational Health functions has made her a very valuable asset for the newly organized business office.
Nate Cacciari-Roy transferred to the Safety Services Business Office from the UCD Institute of Governmental Affairs office on July 1, 2008. At the Institute, he maintained all operating and extramural accounts, performing purchasing, accounts payable and receivable functions. He also served as the payroll/personnel preparer for the department. In his new position at Safety Services, Nate will be performing purchasing, accounts payable and ledger reconciliation duties, as well as serving as a backup for payroll and personnel updates. Nate has "hit the ground running" at the Business Office, as his previous positions have left him very well trained for his new duties.
Diana Cox is the new Emergency Planning Coordinator in Emergency Continuity Management. She will focus on disaster preparedness and consulting with campus departments on setting up and implementing their safety plans. A UC Davis graduate, Diana was formerly with the Red Cross of Yolo and Lake Counties. "I look forward to helping my new UC Davis colleagues create a truly safe and secure workplace," says Diana. To learn more about the Emergency/Continuity Management office, visit their website at emergency.ucdavis.edu.
Alan Ekstrand has been promoted to the position of Administrator of UC Davis’ Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). Alan’s role is a vital one as the IACUC is responsible for monitoring and recording the University’s compliance with federal, state, local and UC-based animal care regulations. “I am honored to be working with such a conscientious team - both the employees and the IACUC members,” says Alan. Visit ehs.ucdavis.edu for more information about the Animal Care and Use Committee.
Nathan Lacy is the new Environmental Health & Safety Director. A retired Naval Officer possessing a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and MS in Technical Management, Nathan brings over twenty-nine years of responsible and diverse experience that includes expertise in leadership, management, analytical chemistry, medical issues in chemical and biological warfare, toxicology, industrial hygiene, and environmental monitoring and compliance. To learn more about Environmental Health & Safety at UC Davis, visit their website at ehs.ucdavis.edu.