Second Cohort of Facilities and Operations Staff Completes Emerging Leaders Program

Through the six-week Emerging Leaders program, participants attended skill-building workshops and developed and presented a project idea that could have a practical impact on CUFO.

Participants in this year’s cohort selected projects that focus on the design of process/workflow efficiencies, the use of technology to streamline operations, empowering staff to focus on high-value tasks, and new employee onboarding programs designed to integrate individuals into the organization swiftly and seamlessly, equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to become productive from day one.  All projects point to fostering a more innovative and agile work environment within CUFO. 

2025 Emerging Leaders Cohort 

• Andrew Hoite (Campus Services) 

• Colin Downes (Campus Services) 

• Curtis Jenkins (Campus Services) 

• Jason Laufer (Campus Services) 

• Koba Sebiskveradze (Campus Services) 

• Soresh Mohan (Campus Services) 

• Gabriela Sanchez-Frank (Finance and Administration)  

• Karyn Vazquez (Finance and Administration)  

• Maria Lipkansky (Finance and Administration)  

• Yanira Sanchez (Finance and Administration)  

• Carlos Flores (Operations) 

• Gavin Rafferty (Operations) 

• Michael Badal (Operations) 

• Ashly Medina (Residential) 

• Benjamin Kimura (Residential) 

• Stefanie Petersen (Residential)  

• Luis Herrera (Strategic Communications) 

The program culminated in a graduation reception at Faculty House on May 30. At the reception, Emerging Leaders who completed the program earned certificates and heard from a panel of CUFO leaders, including: 

• Lorena Prosco, Executive Director, Housing Services and Student Center Operations 

• Tammie Steward, Manager, Training & Development, Public Safety 

• Luis Ribiero, Portfolio Manager for Columbia Residential