Your Journey through the Latest News and Events from HDAE
Welcome to The Compass, Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises newsletter. From the latest HDAE news and events, to innovative programs enhancing the student experience, we cover it all. For questions, or to submit article ideas, contact us at compass@housing.ucsb.edu.
Annalise Almada, Financial Coordinator
Ricardo Barron Jimenez, Groundskeeper
Audrey Benelisha, Front House Personnel Supervisor
Jorge Cabrera, Irrigation Specialist
Virginia Guerrero, Salad Bar Coordinator
Andrea Guerrero, Baker
Francisco Macias, Cook
Jovanni Negorreta, Sr. Cook
Find the latest information from HDAE Wellness here.
In the first issue of The Compass
During the holiday season, the Materiel & Logistics team, part of Distribution and Logistical Services and led by Brad Gray, demonstrated how operational efficiency and teamwork can make a profound impact outside their day-to-day work in Residential Operations.
Noor Akil, Catering Supervisor
David Alvarado, Sr. Parking Representative
Register for upcoming Learning & Development events here.
Learn more about these events here.
Happy Holidays!
As the year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many accomplishments we’ve achieved together in 2024. This has been a year filled with challenges, growth, and incredible teamwork, and I am truly inspired by all that we’ve accomplished as Housing, Dining & Auxiliary Enterprises.
It’s that time again - time to hear from you about what is working well in our organization and where we can improve.
After ten years of successful partnership, we will work with McLean & Company to launch our 2025 Employee Engagement Survey. McLean, an independent human resources research firm, is able to ensure that all responses remain anonymous, creating a unique opportunity to provide candid feedback on the health of our organization.
Learning something new isn’t just fun and good for your career—it’s great for your brain! Trying something new, like taking a class or learning a hobby, helps keep your mind sharp and your memory strong – consider it a workout for your brain! Plus, learning boosts your confidence, making it easier to tackle challenges at work and in life.
Welcome back to The Compass! For those new to HDAE, this staff newsletter includes articles about departmental happenings, shares the comings and goings of our colleagues, and highlights fun information like recent photos and upcoming events. After taking a break in the summer, we look forward to sharing updates each quarter about the incredible work happening across HDAE, led by you, our dedicated staff.