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ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Grades K-5)

Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier

Address: 2015 Virginia Street, Berkeley, CA 94709
Fax: 510-644-6265

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Name Position Contact Information
René Molina Principal Phone: 510-644-6225
Veronica Jones School Admin Assistant II
Ed Hill LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-6155
Linda Roach BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-644-6362

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Cragmont Elementary

Address: 830 Regal Road, Berkeley, CA 94708
Fax: 510-644-7717

Name Position Contact Information
Candyce Cannon Principal
Sheyla Flores School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-8810
Veronika Huntsberry LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-644-4892

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Emerson Elementary

Address: 2800 Forest Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Fax: 510-644-7758

Name Position Contact Information
Jana Holmes Principal
Gabriella Arechiga School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6890
Evan Adorador LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-5247

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John Muir Elementary

Address: 2955 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Fax: 510-644-8643

Name Position Contact Information
Marco Taylor Principal
Carol Niehus School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6410
Jontanika Battle BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-883-6141

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Malcolm X Elementary

Address: 1731 Prince St, Berkeley, CA 94703
Fax: 510-644-6297

Name Position Contact Information
Alexander Hunt Principal
Linda Morgan Vice Principal
Monica LaTour School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6313
Kathleen Russell LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-6149
Deevya Vaughn BEARS After School Program
Tina Kelley BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-644-8500

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Oxford Elementary

Address: 1130 Oxford Street, Berkeley, CA 94707
Fax: 510-644-4869

Name Position Contact Information
Beth Rhine Principal
Deanna Woods School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6300
Aaron Grayson LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-644-8883

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Rosa Parks Elementary

Address: 920 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94710
Fax: 510-883-6986

Name Position Contact Information
Vanessa Flynn Principal
Alicia Barajas School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-8812
Jessica Baird LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-5228
Joan Ludington BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-883-5245

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Ruth Acty Elementary

Address: 1400 Ada Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Fax: 510-644-6984

Name Position Contact Information
Mary Cazden Principal
Celia Flores Delgado School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6298
Vacant BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-644-6767
Jessica Patton After School Program Phone: 510-644-8763

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Sylvia Mendez Elementary

Address: 2840 Ellsworth Street, Berkeley, CA 94705
Fax: 510-644-7767

Name Position Contact Information
Veronica Valerio Principal
Susana Casillas School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6290
Brazil McIntyre LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-5244
Paulette Butler BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-644-6837

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Thousand Oaks Elementary

Address: 840 Colusa, Berkeley, CA 94707
Fax: 510-644-4825

Name Position Contact Information
Jacqueline Parker Principal
Sylvia Riddick School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6368
Jason Nealy LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-6145

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Washington Elementary

Address: 2300 M L King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Fax: 510-644-7718

Name Position Contact Information
Katia Hazen Principal
Desaree Green School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6310
John Alford-Leaks LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-644-6939
Lynn Myers BEARS After School Program Phone: 510-644-4526

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MIDDLE SCHOOLS (Grades 6-8)

Longfellow Middle School

1500 Derby Street, Berkeley CA 94703
Fax: 510-644-8707

Name Position Contact Information
Jeremy “Paco” Furlan Principal
Roquael Baham School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6360
Salita Mitchell Vice Principal Phone: 510-644-7707
Ayesha Henderson Counselor Phone: 510-644-6412
Rosina Keren Counselor Phone: 510-644-6077
La Tasha Mitchell LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-5258

Martin Luther King Middle School

1781 Rose Street, Berkeley CA 94703
Fax: 510-644-8783

Name Position Contact Information
Janet Levenson Principal
Tania Hernandez School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6280
David Gold Vice Principal Phone: 510-644-6284
Elizabeth Cornwell Vice Principal Phone: 510-644-6413
Megan Truitt Vice Principal Phone: 510-644-6389
Abigail Gregor Counselor Phone: 510-644-2873
Chau Tran Counselor Phone: 510-644-8534
Christine Miksza Counselor Phone: 510-644-6102
LaShonda Roquemore LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-883-6511

Willard Middle School

2425 Stuart Street, Berkeley CA 94705
Fax: 510-548-4219

Name Position Contact Information
Chris Albeck Principal
Rosalina Barrios School Admin Assistant II Phone: 510-644-6330
Bryan Grau Vice Principal Phone: 510-644-4561
Jen Antonuccio Counselor Phone: 510-644-6222
Kemal Stewart LEARNS After School Program Phone: 510-644-6557

HIGH SCHOOLS (Grades 9-12)

Berkeley Technology Academy

2701 M L King Jr. Way 94704
Fax: 510-644-4597

Name Position Contact Information
Heidi Weber Principal
Erica L. Johnson School Admin Assistant III Phone: 510-644-6159
Sophina Jones, M.S, PPSC Guidance Counselor Phone: 510-644-4585

Berkeley High School

1980 Allston Way 94704
Fax: 510-548-4221

Office Contact Information
Attendance Phone: 510-644-6209
College Advisor Phone: 510-644-6804
Counselors Phone: 510-883-6143
Health Center Phone: 510-644-6965
Records Phone: 510-644-4577
Registrar /Transcripts Phone: 510-644-6829
Student Activities Phone: 510-644-8990
Budget Office Phone: 510-644-4554
Name Position Contact Information
Juan Raygoza Principal Phone: 510-644-4803
Marie Ferguson School Administrative Asst. II/Sub Specialist Phone: 510-644-6120
Jana Jandra School Admin Asst III Phone: 510-644-4803
Robin van Vegt & Ross Parker Athletic Director Phone: 510-644-8723
Tonia Coleman Vice Principal (AMPS) Phone: 510-644-4566
Kiernan Rok Vice Principal (CAS/AHA) Phone: 510-644-8744
Carrie Berg Vice Principal (AP) Phone: 510-644-6259
Tammy Rose Vice Principal (AC) Phone: 510-644-4569
Claudia Gonzalez Dean of Students Phone: 510-644-6675
Aman Watson Dean of Attendance Phone: 510-644-6929
Jeff Snow Operations Manager
Eileen Jacobs Special Ed Manager Phone: 510-644-8988
Raymond Young Custodial Supervisor Phone: 510-644-8955

INDEPENDENT STUDY, HOME HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION (Grades K-12)

2701 M L King Jr. Way 94704
Fax: 510-486-8803

Name Position Contact Information
Heidi Weber Principal
Erica L. Johnson Admin Assistant III Phone: 510-644-8592

BERKELEY ADULT SCHOOL

1701 San Pablo Avenue 94702
Fax: 510-644-6784

Name Position Contact Information
Tom Reid Principal
Claudia Sajous School Admin Assistant III Phone: 510-644-6130
LaRanda Marr Vice Principal Phone: 510-644-8964
Distance Learning Phone: 510-644-8965

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Phone: 510-644-6358
Fax: 510-644-7711

Name Position Contact Information
Maria Carriedo Principal, Franklin and Hopkins Phone: 510-644-4533
Josh Reed Principal, ECE Coordinator Phone: 510-644-2893

Franklin Preschool

1460 Eighth Street 94710

Name Position Contact Information
Maura Blanco School Admin Assistant Phone: 510-644-6339

Hopkins Preschool

1810 Hopkins Street 94707

Name Position Contact Information
Delia Lopez-Caloca School Admin Assistant Phone: 510-644-8939
Ashley Stepney BEARS Registration Phone: 510-644-8938

King Child Development Center

1939 Ward Street 94703

Name Position Contact Information
Margo Wilson School Admin Assistant Phone: 510-644-6358

DEPARTMENTS

All departments can be found at 2020 Bonar St, 94702 unless otherwise marked.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

2020 Bonar Street Suite 322
Phone: 510-644-8764

Name Position Contact Information
Brent Stephens, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Phone: 510-644-6206
Jessica Lopez Executive Assistant to the Superintendent Phone: 510-644-6206
Lyzanna Chairez Executive Assistant to the School Board Phone: 510-644-6206
Trish McDermott Public Information Officer Phone: 510-644-6320
Natasha Beery Director of BSEP and Community Relations Phone: 510-644-8749
Danielle Perez BSEP Program Specialist Phone: 510-644-8717
Isabel Parra Specialist, Interpretation and Translation Phone: 510-883-5223
Stephen Jimenez-Robb Title IX and Compliance Phone: 510-486-9338
Tanisha Wilson Title IX and Compliance Admin Asst
BUSD Target Solutions Administrator		 Phone: 510-486-9352
Mary Keating Title IX Investigator Phone: 510-486-9353
Board of Education Phone: 510-644-6550

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Phone: 510-644-6257

Name Position Contact Information
Bajé Thiara Associate Superintendent 510-644-6257
Amber Spencer Executive Assistant to the Associate Superintendent Phone: 510-644-6257
Debbie Dean Director of Schools Phone: 510-486-9330
Michelle Sinclair Director of Programs and Special Projects Phone: 510-644-6202
Siu Lau Senior Budget Analyst Phone: 510-644-6204
Jesse Montiel Student Assessment Specialist Phone: 510-486-9364

ADMISSIONS

Phone: 510-644-6504

Name Position Contact Information
Francisco Martinez Manager
Rosa Muñoz Student Admissions Specialist
Priscilla Muñoz Student Admissions Specialist

BERKELEY RESEARCH, EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT (BREA)

Phone: 510-644-6959

Name Position Contact Information
Thomas Reinhardt Coordinator Phone: 510-486-9344
Vivian Wiggins Student Assessment Specialist Phone: 510-486-9361
Sapana Acharya Eval & Assessment Analyst Phone: 510-486-9362
Vacant LCAP Evaluator Phone: 510-486-9342
Marie Joiner Teacher on Special Assignment (BREA) Phone: 510-486-9341
Berkeley Research Phone: 510-486-9343

Teacher Induction (BTSA)

Name Position Contact Information
Georgia Wood Phone: 510-644-6148
Carole Ono Phone: 510-644-6337

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND EQUITY

Name Position Contact Information
Ann Marie Callegari Supervisor Phone: 510-644-8991
Email: anncallegari@berkeley.net
Laura Rivas Fam Engage/Equity Specialist
LeConte & Thousand Oaks
(Se habla español)		 Phone: 510-684-4114
Email: laurarivas@berkeley.net
Jocelyn Foreman Fam Engage/Equity Specialist
Malcolm X & John Muir		 Phone: 510-684-4100
Email: jocelynforeman@berkeley.net
Tito Aquino Fam Engage/Equity Specialist
BAM & Rosa Parks		 Phone: 510-849-7382
Email: federicoaquino@berkeley.net
Lily Howell Fam Engage/Equity Specialist
Emerson & Ruth Acty		 Phone: 510-295-7791
Email: lilyhowell@berkeley.net

McKinney-Vento STUDENT SUPPORT

Phone: 510-644-6529

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Name Position Contact Information
Aaron Jorgenson Program Supervisor, Extended Learning Phone: 510-644-7770
Angela Gilder After School Program Supervisor Phone: 510-644-8625

LIBRARY

Name Position Contact Information
Jessica Lee District Library Coordinator Phone: 510-644-4895
Eric Silverberg TSA Library Services Phone: 510-644-6184

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Phone: 510-644-8727

Name Position Contact Information
Adelita Martinez Coordinator
Tracey Iglehart Elementary Math TSA
Gloria Munoz-Hughes Eng Lang Dev TSA Phone: 510-644-4829
Ryan Keeley 6-8 Grade Math TSA
Nicole Nagappan BHS Math TSA
Jennifer Nguyen TSA Instructional Technology Phone: 510-644-6447
Rose James Literacy Coach TSA Phone: 510-486-9327
Ember Kelley PBIS Coach/Behavior Specialist Phone: 510-486-9344

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Phone: 510-644-6210

Name Position Contact Information
Shawn Mansager Executive Director Phone: 510-644-7733
Rosalina Barrios Administrative Assistant III Phone: 510-644-8913
Monique McCray Clerical Assistant III Phone: 510-644-6210
Susannah Bell Fishman BHS/BTA Program Manager Phone: 510-644-8988
Lena Sweeney BHS/BTA Program Supervisor Phone: 510-883-5212
Flora de Palma Program Supervisor Phone: 510-644-4546
Stephanie Dictado Program Supervisor Phone: 510-486-9359
Melody Royal Program Supervisor Phone: 510-883-6988
Elissa Eseman Education Specialist TSA – Private School Phone: 510-883-6152
Karen Sukenic Education Specialist TSA
Chiharu Kitchens Behavior Specialist Phone: 510-486-9356
Andrea Jason Behavior Specialist Phone: 510-486-9333
Shayna Steumpfig Behavior Specialist – Bilingual Phone: 510-486-9354
Anthony Catanzaro Behavior Specialist TSA Phone: 510-486-9357
Jinying Ma Accounting Technician Phone: 510-644-6212
Ly Vo Data Technician Phone: 510-644-4589
Julia Ingoldsby District Nurse Phone: 510-644-6960
Hermelinda Guerrero Student Records Asst. Phone: 510-486-9358

STUDENT SERVICES

Phone: 510-883-5224

Name Position Contact Information
Dr. Phillip Shelley Director Phone: 510-644-6316
Email: phillipshelley@berkeley.net
Denise Diggs-Ray Administrative Asst. III Phone: 510-883-5224
Email: denisediggsray@berkeley.net
Aiesha Lockett Student Welfare & Attendance Spec. Phone: 510-644-7775
Email: aieshalockett@berkeley.net
Ann Callegari Supervisor, Office of Family Engagement and Equity Phone: 510-644-8991
Email: anncallegari@berkeley.net
Melody Royal HOPE/McKinney-Vento Counselor Phone: 510-644-6529
Email: melodyroyal@berkeley.net

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS

Phone: 510-644-8772

Name Position Contact Information
Pete Gidlund Program Supervisor Phone: 510-644-8772
Diana Lee Visual & Performing Arts Tech Phone: 510-644-8831

HUMAN RESOURCES

Name Position Contact Information
Samantha Tobias-Espinosa Assistant Superintendent Phone: 510-644-6229
Email: samanthatobiasespinosa@berkeley.net
Rhonda Cervantes Executive Assistant I (Confidential) Phone: 510-644-6229
Email: rhondacervantes@berkeley.net
Glendaly Gascot-Rios Director of Human Resources Phone: 510-644-4580
Email: glendalygascotrios@berkeley.net
Elizabeth James Human Resources Specialist, Certificated (Confidential) Phone: 510-644-6152
Email: bettyjames@berkeley.net
Málika Upshur Human Resources Analyst, Classified (Confidential) Phone: 510-644-8924
Email: malikaupshur@berkeley.net
Lona Kelly  Senior Human Resources Technician Phone: 510-644-6417
Email: lonakelly@berkeley.net
Elizabeth Pizarro Human Resources Technician Phone: 510-644-4539
Email: elizabethpizarro@berkeley.net
Sharon Vernae Human Resources Technician Phone: 510-644-6270
Email: sharonvernae@berkeley.net
Kimberle Sanders Director, Classified Personnel – Personnel Commission Phone: 510-644-8636
Email: kimberlesanders@berkeley.net
Erin Ariñez Classified Personnel Supervisor, Personnel Commission Phone: 510-644-8975
Email: erinarinez@berkeley.net
Brian Westover Human Resources Technician, Personnel Commission Phone: 510-644-4808
Email: brianwestover@berkeley.net

OTHER SERVICES

Office Contact Information
BERKELEY COMMUNITY THEATER Phone: 510-644-6863
BERKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS FUND Phone: 510-644-6244
BERKELEY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Phone: 510-644-8833
IN DULCI JUBILO Phone: 510-845-3499

BUSINESS SERVICES

All addresses are 2020 Bonar St, Berkeley, CA 94702
unless otherwise noted.

Name Position Contact Information
Pauline Follansbee Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
Vivian Ferguson Executive Assistant Phone: 510-644-8593

FISCAL/ACCOUNTING

Name Position Contact Information
Liz Karam Interim Fiscal Director Phone: 510-644-8593
Sandra Inouye Budget Analyst II Phone: 510-644-8912
Elizabeth (Liz) Karam Budget Analyst II Phone: 510-644-4850
Siu Lau Senior Budget Analyst II Phone: 510-644-6204
Benjamin Zohar Budget Analyst II, Confidential Phone: 510-644-7766
Vacant Budget Analyst II Phone: 510-644-8918
Monica McClinton Interim Budget Analyst II Phone: 510-644-8709
Russel Mancayda Budget Analyst I Phone: 510-644-8914
Miguel Dwin Budget Analyst Phone: 510-644-6988
Saidy Gillen Accounting Technician Phone: 510-486-9363
Richard Andrea Accounting Technician Phone: 510-644-8919
Betty James Data Integrity Specialist Phone: 510-644-8935
Mario Micanovic Budget Analyst Phone: 510-486-9336

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Name Position Contact Information
Saidy Guillen (A – G) Account Technician Phone: 510-486-9363
Richard Andrea (H – Z) Account Technician Phone: 510-644-8919

BSEP Special Tax information

Phone: 510-644-8717

FACILITIES

1707 Russell St, 94703

Name Position Contact Information
John Calise Executive Director Phone: 510-644-6066
Chanita Stevenson Facilities Analyst Phone: 510-644-6066
Van Pelt Construction Services Phone: 510-647-3548

BENEFITS

Benefits Employee Hotline: 510-644-6666

Name Position Contact Information
Vacant Supervisor
Ellaray Waller Employee Benefits Specialist Phone: 510-644-8750
Belinda Stuckey Employee Benefits Specialist Phone: 510-644-4812

MAINTENANCE

1707 Russell St, 94703
Phone: 510-644-6250

Name Position Contact Information
Steve Collins Maintenance Manager
Sony Bhopal Administrative Assistant III
Marcos Yoc-Cojon AM Trades Supervisor

NUTRITION SERVICES 1720 Oregon St, 94703

Phone: 510-644-6200

Name Position Contact Information
Bonnie Christensen Director
Gitara Spinks Executive Chef Phone: 510-644-4872
Cecelia Adams Dining Room Supervisor Phone: 510-644-6795
Gitara Spinks Sous Chef Phone: 510-644-4870
Ric Keely Sous Chef Phone: 510-644-6246

COOKING AND GARDENING

Phone: 510-486-9350

Name Position Contact Information
Jezra Thompson Program Supervisor Phone: 510-486-9350
Mia Villanueva Program Specialist Phone: 510-486-9351

OPERATIONS

1707 Russell St, 94703
Phone: 510-644-6858

Name Position Contact Information
Raymond Young Operations Manager
Loren Nakamura Admin. Assistant III Phone: 510-644-8603
Vacant Telecom/Electronics Specialist Phone: 510-644-7762
Ricardo Rojas Facilities After Hours Supervisor
Robin Eisemann Security Engineer
Alan Lyman General Maintenance
Nate Hill General Maintenance
Bing Lu School Security Officer
Diesel Sutherland School Security Officer
Security Hotline Phone: 510-644-8734

PAYROLL

Office Fax: 510-644-8549

Name Position Contact Information
Vacant Payroll Supervisor Phone: 510-644-6674
Deanna Woods Payroll Specialist, A – M Phone: 510-644-6436
Stephanie Linner Payroll, N – Z Phone: 510-644-6067

PRINT SHOP

1720 Oregon St 94703
Phone: 510-644-7702

PURCHASING

Phone: 510-644-6430

Name Position Contact Information
Tom Bollinger Supervisor
Foroozan Toofan Buyer Phone: 510-644-6431
Storekeeper Phone: 510-644-6433
Delivery Driver Phone: 510-376-1996

RISK MANAGEMENT/WORKERS COMPENSATION

Phone: 510-644-6049

Name Position Contact Information
Betty Torrian-Lee Senior Workers’ Comp Specialist Phone: 510-644-2879

TECHNOLOGY

Phone: 510-644-8890

Name Position Contact Information
Max Eissler Director
Bradley Hilton Technology Supervisor Phone: 510-644-6797
Jonathan Golles Network Engineer Phone: 510-644-8937
Jimmy Hoang Business Systems Analyst Phone: 510-644-6819
Saigeetha Ramathilakam Data Integrity Specialist Phone: 510-644-8935
David Fuchs Computer Technician Phone: 510-644-8890
Zina Lindsey Computer Technician Phone: 510-644-8936
Roland Anderson King MS Computer Technician Phone: 510-644-7708
Jack Coglizer Computer Technician
Anne Robert Computer Technician
Vacant Computer Technician
Matt Albinson BHS TSA Technology Coordinator Phone: 510-883-5212
Keldon Clegg BHS TSA Technology Coordinator Phone: 510-883-5212
Antonio Castro BHS Technician Phone: 510-883-5201
Gary Gibson BHS Technician Phone: 510-883-5201

TRANSPORTATION

Address: 1314 7th St, 94710
Phone: 510-644-6182

Name Position Contact Information
Sheila Collier Transportation Manager Phone: 510-644-8953
Email: sheilacollier@berkeley.net
Vacant Administrative Assistant Phone: 510-644-6182
Amanda Espino Operations Supervisor Phone: 510-644-8952
Email: amandaespino@berkeley.net
Stephen Williams Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic Supervisor Phone: 510-644-8951
Email: stephenwilliams@berkeley.net
Chawn Jackson Dispatcher, Field Trip Coordinator Phone: 510-644-6182
Email: chawnjackson@berkeley.net
Erendira Sanchez Router Scheduler Phone: 510-644-6185
Email: erendirasanchez@berkeley.net
Yazid Kahil, & Robert Castillo Vehicle and Equipment Mechanics Phone: 510‐644‐8951
School Bus Drivers Phone: 510‐644‐6182

UNIONS

BERKELEY FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFT #1078

Cathy Campbell, President
John Becker, Vice President
1432 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
Fax: (510) 549-2308, Office: (510) 549-2307

BERKELEY COUNCIL OF CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES, AFT LOCAL 6192 (BCCE)

Paula Phillips, President
Walter Mitchell, VP OSS
Marie Ferguson, VP Clerical
Jocelyn Foreman, VP IA/Paraprofessional Unit
1432 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
Fax: (510) 549-2308, Office: (510) 540-5002

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL ENGINEERS, LOCAL 21

Angela Long, Business Agent
1182 Market St., Rm.425, San Francisco, CA 94102
Fax: (415) 864-2166, Office: (510) 251-2199 (415) 864-2100

UNION OF BERKELEY ADMINISTRATORS (UBA)

Janet Levenson, President
Fax: (510) 644-7758, Office: (510) 644-4547

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