What is ProShare?
ProShare is a signature initiative sponsored by the Administrative Management Group (AMG) available to all UCLA staff and retirees. Every year, ProShare brings interested staff together in small groups for a 6-month networking and support program to share successful workplace practices and resources within a confidential and supportive setting. Through ProShare participants have built stronger networks across the university and learned more about different UCLA departments, divisions, and offices.
What will I gain from being part of ProShare?
In addition to meeting new colleagues from across UCLA and discussing various topics in your group’s meetings, you will build relationships that will foster a stronger community which you can call upon in the future. By attending meetings hosted at different UCLA departments – whether on-site or virtually – you will gain knowledge about the breadth and depth of university operations. Those who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion.
What do ProShare groups do?
Following a program launch in January, small groups will meet monthly throughout the duration of the program. Each group has the option to meet in-person or via Zoom. Each month, the meeting will be hosted by a different group member who will determine the agenda and topics to be discussed. Typical meetings may include (but not limited to):
- A tour of the host’s facility or office, either virtually or in-person
- A short presentation by the host about their division/department/office and their role
- Confidential discussion focusing on topics the host is currently managing, with input from other group members as to possible solutions and resources
- Confidential discussion during which other group members may share current events for feedback and advice
- Mental health check and discuss best practices that group members have found useful
- ProShare Your Vision – Group Vision Board Project
When are the ProShare meetings?
Members will collaborate to determine their group’s meeting times, and attendance at all meetings is essential. If your schedule is frequently unpredictable, this program may not be the best fit. In addition to monthly group meetings, there will be a key launch meeting to introduce your group and set schedules, as well as a celebratory wrap-up in the
summer.
Testimonials
Donald Chow, 2025 Cohort — Another great year and experience! Thank you for the opportunity, AMG ProShare!
Jeffrey Li, 2025 Cohort — ProShare was a great experience to get to know our fellow Bruins across campus as well as our retirees. Learning from one another provides unique insights that aren’t otherwise possible via the thoughtfully designed program and the opportunities to network that it affords.
Lily Yanez, 2025 Cohort — It was a wonderful experience and I love forward to participating in the future!
Caroline Thrailkill, 2025 Cohort — Working fully remote has been difficult personally, but ProShare has helped so much on connecting me with others in the broad UCLA community, I’m beyond ungrateful for learning from others and really applying real professional skills into my own role through this program.
Nelva Macdonald, 2025 Cohort — One of the things I enjoyed was being part of a group that meets not just to discuss work, but also about our journeys, experiences, and paths.. it’s a refreshing way to connect, learn from each other and build community beyond our roles.
Frank Masur, 2025 Cohort — Pro Share was very valuable to me. I did PDP before and both programs are great building blocks for personal development. I enjoyed the more personal and non-historical focus of this program compared with PDP. You are maybe not exposed to as much actual learning, but the sharing and interaction with other UCLA staff members is great and certainly very valuable.
Yoon Jung, 2025 Cohort — Great opportunity to meet colleagues across campus and learn from one another. Thank you!
La Shonda Johnson, 2025 Cohort — I learned so much from the wisdom of Mark Speare and the Heart of Maureen they both made the experience for me so memorable.
ProShare Participant, 2025 Cohort — ProShare offered a fantastic opportunity with to meet folks from very different areas of campus, learn about their jobs and background, and find commonalities and ways we could support one another, it’s a great and low-pressure/commitment way to network on campus!
Jenna Bustamante, 2024 Cohort – It was really great getting to know folks from such different areas of campus
ProShare Participant, 2024 Cohort – How could I have been a Bruin for 20 years and not know about this! I have never felt so much love and appreciation from a professional group of people such as this. I have learned so much about career trajectories which has lit a fire in me that was most definitely dimmed.
Kimberly Dyson, 2024 Cohort – I applied for the ProShare program after my application for the Staff Enrichment Program was declined. I’m so honored to be a part of the 2024 cohort in celebration of the 10th anniversary. I have been with UCLA for 3.5 years and was feeling discouraged by my inability to advance my UCLA career after obtaining my BS in Social Science two years ago. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my experience and be inspired and encouraged by the experience of my ProShare team members, as well as the Chairs and the guest speaker(s). Thank you for this opportunity.
Courtney Ellenson, 2024 Cohort – ProShare helped to connect me with colleagues across UCLA that I would never have had the chance to interact with in my day-to-day work. I was inspired by the commitment each member of my group had to professional development and look forward to following in their footsteps as I build my career at UCLA.
ProShare Participant, 2024 Cohort – Enjoyed getting to know my group members and their diverse backgrounds and work experiences.
Lourie Aldana, 2024 Cohort – Everything was AMAZING! Peyton was the absolute best keeping everything organized as can be and keeping us all updated on everything. Learning more about everyone and networking was so much fun!!
ProShare Participant, 2024 Cohort – As a retiree I took the mentor role. Felt good to be able to share my career path and encourage growth!!!
Britanny Lewis-Porchia, 2024 Cohort – Participating in AMG’s ProShare was the highlight of my year. I could have never imagined how impactful this cross-collaboration would be. Thank you to the amazing leadership that guided us through!
ProShare Participant, 2024 Cohort – Very positive program. Thanks for letting retirees participate
| Name | Department | Job Title | Year(s) |
| Adela Hernandez | Research Enhancement Office | Content Management Specialist | 2024 |
| Amy Wills | Previously in Planning, Design, and Construction | Retiree Consulting now | 2024 |
| Andrea McColl | UHIT Information Security | Senior Information Security Analyst | 2024 |
| Aranzazu Medellin Guerrero | Academic Advancement Program | Academic Counselor | 2024 |
| Asher Titan | VAPAE – Visual and Performing Arts Education | Program Coordinator | 2024 |
| Audrey Pittman | Central Resource Unit | Payroll Analyst II | 2024 |
| Ayanna McLeod | Office of the Patient Experience | Operations Manager | 2024 |
| Aziza Stewart | Patient Navigation and Business Services (PNBS) | Patient Navigation Supervisor | 2024 |
| Azsa Abito | Strategic Communications | Event manager | 2024 |
| Ben Chan | Undergraduate Admission | Business Systems Analyst | 2024 |
| Britanny Lewis-Porchia | UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program | Assistant Director | 2024 |
| Bryan Neal | Dean’s Office SOM | Health Professions Education Specialist III | 2024, 2025 |
| Carina Abernathy | Registrar’s Office | Registrar Specialist 3 | 2024 |
| Carolina Robles | Patient Access | Manager | 2024 |
| Caroline Thrailkill | Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars | Marketing & Communications Coordinator | 2025 |
| Charlie Stough | Broad Stem Cell Research Center | Associate Manager, Core Resources and Facilities | 2024 |
| Chris Cabrera Thompson | English & Writing Programs | IT Manager | 2024 |
| Courtney Ellenson | Quality Management Services | ValU Care Redesign Specialist | 2024, 2025 |
| Daisy Garcia | Custodial and Grounds | Senior Administrative Analyst | 2024 |
| Donald Chow | Emergency Medicine | Clinical Information Manger | 2024, 2025 |
| Ebony Davis | ASUCLA Event Services | Event Coordinator | 2025 |
| Emily Okita | HR & Payroll Operations Center | HR Coordinator | 2024, 2025 |
| Emma Planas | Dean’s Office (GMP Unit) | Business Administrator | 2025 |
| Ericka Smith | Facilities Management | Admin | 2024 |
| Frank Masur | History | Computer Resource Manager | 2025 |
| Garrett Snyder | Anesthesiology | Assistant to the Chair I | 2024 |
| Gina Romero | Events & Transportation | Manager, Training & Organizational Development | 2024, 2025 |
| Gloria Chan | Institute for Research on Labor and Employment | Student Affairs Officer | 2025 |
| Hannah Pingelton | UCLA Anderson FTMBA Student Affairs | Senior Program Manager, Student Life | 2024, 2025 |
| Helen Nquyen | Neurobiology | HR Analyst | 2025 |
| Jamie Chan | American Indian Studies Center | Management Services Officer | 2024 |
| Jeffrey Li | UCLA Anderson School of Management, Office of the Dean | Operations Coordinator | 2025 |
| Jenna Bustamante | Dashew Center for International Students & Scholars | Assistant Director of Programs | 2024, 2025 |
| Jerry Mann | ASUCLA | Retiree | 2024 |
| Jesanee McIver | Sleep and Pulmonary Santa Monica | Patient Service Representative | 2024 |
| Jessica Vasquez | Urology | Administrative assistant | 2025 |
| Jibril Osumanu | Department of Anesthesiology and PeriOperative Medicine | Admin Specialist II | 2025 |
| Jonathan Wisner | ASUCLA Student Union | Student Government Support Manager | 2024 |
| Jose Hernandez-Carcamo | ANESTHESIOLOGY & PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE | ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST | 2024 |
| Julio Gonzalez | Dashew Center | Budget and Personnel Coordinator | 2024 |
| Jun Wan | IPAM | web developer | 2025 |
| Khanh Andrews | UCLA Health | Pathology & Laboratory Medicine | Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Senior Specialist | 2024 |
| Kimberly Dyson | Pediatrics | Program Coordinator | 2024 |
| Kimberly Lam | DGIT Client Services | Senior Desktop Support Technician | 2025 |
| Kimberly Ruiz | Dept of Medicine | Ambulatory Care Administration Supervisor 1 | 2024 |
| Ladriena Jones | CPN WEST WASHINGTON | SR. LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE | 2024 |
| LaShonda Johnson | Physician Billing Office – CCMC Surgery Billing | Surgery Billing Supervisor 1 | 2025 |
| Laura Reizman | Undergraduate Research Center – Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences | Assistant Director | 2024, 2025 |
| Laura Schreiber | Biological Chemistry | Program Manager, Neuroscience Theme | 2024 |
| Leticia Hernandez | Law | Assistant HR Manager | 2025 |
| Liliana Yanez | Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies | Student Affairs Officer | 2025 |
| Lourie Aldana | SEMEL NPH – UCLA MPAC | Clinic Coordinator | 2024, 2025 |
| Lucia Bolzoni | IOES | Center Administrator | 2025 |
| Mark Lucas | Neurobiology | CAO | 2024, 2025 |
| Mark Speare | UCLA Health Administration | Retiree | 2024, 2025 |
| Mary Romo | ASUCLA Programming | Programming Manager | 2024 |
| Maureen Forman | Central Resource Unit | Client Services Supervisor | 2024, 2025 |
| Michal Broomfield | Fowler Museum at UCLA | Financial Services Analyst | 2025 |
| Neil Mansky | EH&S | Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Programs Manager | 2024 |
| Nelva Macdonald | Medicine, Division of Geriatrics | MSO | 2025 |
| Noelle Little | Broad Stem Cell Research Center | Executive Assistant | 2024 |
| Olivia Diaz | Anesthesiology | JEDI Administrative Manager | 2025 |
| Olivia Vallejo | Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine | JEDI Administrative Manager | 2024 |
| Pablo Nicolas | Facilities Management | Principal Supervisor Custodial | 2024 |
| Peyton Nesci | Broad Stem Cell Research Center | HR Generalist | 2024, 2025 |
| Phil Timoteo | Asian American Studies Research Center | Pacific Islander Studies Coordinator | 2025 |
| Quenesha Caballero | Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine | Quality and Safety Programs Administrative Analyst | 2024, 2025 |
| Rashmi Umdekar | IT Services | Manager, HR Information Technology Products | 2025 |
| Rima Bek | Health Sciences Development (HSD) | Principal Gifts Coordinator | 2025 |
| Roberto Martinez | UCLA Chicano/a Studies Research Center | Finance Manager | 2025 |
| Sam Kumar | ITS – Retired | Retiree (Formerly, Director, Student Applications) | 2024 |
| Sandra Chicas | Ambulatory 3SW PTU | Administrative Assistant III | 2024 |
| Sarah Mori | Academic Advising and Student Success | Student Services Advisor | 2025 |
| Sasha Polin | UCLA Office of the Chancellor, Legal Affairs | Senior Paralegal | 2024 |
| Satenik Baghasaryan | Emergency Department | Clinical Information Manager | 2025 |
| Shafia Shaheen | Med Center HR | Senior HR Generalist | 2025 |
| Shane Levites | Dashew Center | Exchange Visitor Counselor | 2025 |
| Stella Petrosyan | Career Center | Industry Relations Manager (Engineering & Technology) | 2024 |
| Sue Abeles | Corporate Financial Services (retiree) | Retiree | 2024, 2025 |
| Suzanne Ferris | UCLA NPH | Clinical Social Worker | 2024 |
| Tieshka Valentino | Center X | Executive Assistant | 2025 |
| Tiki Valentino | Center X | Executive Assistant | 2024 |
| Tito Zamallo | Ext-Bus Leader dept | Instructor | 2025 |
| Tracie Wymer | ValU Care Redesign | Specialist, ValU Care Redesign | 2024 |
| Trent Allen | Purchasing | Executive Assistant | 2024 |
| Vash Doshi | UCLA Anderson School of Management | Manager of Industry Relations | 2024 |
| Vivian La | UCLA Emergency Medicine | Clinical Information Manager-Auditing Manager | 2024, 2025 |
| Yi Cheng Chiew | Engineering & Digital Technology | Public Education Specialist | 2025 |
| Yoon Jung | Research and Creative Activities | Director | 2025 |
| Zach Morganstein | Office of Emergency Preparedness | Emergency Management Specialist | 2024 |
Keynote address 2025
Keynote address 2024
Full ProShare Wrap Up Video
Peyton Nesci, ProShare Chair
Hi there! I’m Peyton Nesci, and I’m beyond excited to serve as the ProShare Chair! As the HR Generalist at the Broad Stem Cell Research Center, I’ve been proud to be part of the UCLA community since earning my degree here in 2019. I’m excited to collaborate with Brandi and Quenesha to create meaningful opportunities for you to build lasting connections across UCLA Campus and UCLA Health. It’s been incredibly inspiring to see the strong relationships this program has fostered, and I look forward to watching our ProShare community continue to grow!
Brandi Madere, ProShare Co-Chair
Hello! I’m Brandi and I serve as the Float Pool Manager for UCLA Health’s Ambulatory Float Pool. My UCLA journey began in 2011 as an Authorizations Coordinator in Hematology/Oncology, and over the years, I’ve been fortunate to grow within the organization while developing a deep appreciation for teamwork and leadership. I’m passionate about continuous learning and professional growth, often engaging in online courses, networking, and mentorship. Working with a career coach has also helped me strengthen my management skills and better support my team. I strive to lead with empathy and collaboration—creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to bring their best selves to work. At the heart of my leadership philosophy are resilience, shared success, and helping each team member reach their full potential.
Quenesha Caballero, Immediate Past ProShare Chair
Hello! I’m Quenesha Caballero, Immediate Past Chair of ProShare and Senior Quality and Safety Programs Administrator in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Since first joining ProShare in 2021, I’ve gained meaningful connections that have impacted me both personally and professionally. As Immediate Past Chair, I look forward to supporting ProShare’s continued growth and fostering community across UCLA by #ProSharing knowledge and experiences.
Peyton Nesci
Brandi Madere
Quenesha Caballero
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