The Event Resource Group (ERG) is a self-selected network of colleagues from a variety of departments across the University of Arizona campus who share ideas and resources for planning University of Arizona events.
This campus-wide initiative is led by the Presidential Events & University Ceremonies department. Responsible for coordinating and implementing large-scale events such as Commencement and events hosted by the Executive Office of the President. Presidential Events & University Ceremonies also leads the operations team for when the Arizona Board of Regents meetings are held on campus.
All members of the University of Arizona community are invited to join the growing network of the ERG to receive event communications and resources, professional development experiences, and networking opportunities. ERG members strive to meet on a quarterly basis to discuss event related university policy changes, share best practices and network.
Kian Alavy
Manager, Undergraduate Education
Office of Undergraduate Education
Vicky Aldrich
Associate Director, Engagement Experience and Events
University of Arizona Foundation
Celina Andrade
Coordinator, Commencement and Ceremonies
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Jenny Bomesberger
Manager, Special Events and Visitor Programs
Parking & Transportation Services
Helen Bruwer
Administrative Associate
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Debbie Buenger
Director, Presidential Events
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Elizabeth Cavolo
Associate Director, Special Events
Administration & Athletics
Debbie Claggett
Coordinator, Senior Design Course
Engineering Administration
Yvette Damon
Associate Director, Outreach & Development
Campus Recreation
Claudia Davila
Director, Commencement and Ceremonies
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Jessica Delfs
Assistant Director, Recruitment Initiatives & Customer Relations
Admissions & New Student Enrollment
Aileen Dingus
Marketing & Events Coordinator
Tech Launch Arizona
Cathi Duncan
Development & Stewardship Manager
Department of Astronomy, Steward Observatory Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
Corrina Eklund
Assistant Director, Stewardship / Donor Engagement
Law Administration
Jenna Finfrock
Manager, Alumni and Donor Affairs
College of Humanities
Kristen Fought
Manager, Alumni Relations for ALVSCE
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Kathleen "Kat" Francisco
Senior Manager, Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning
Tina Gargus, DES
Program Manager
Office of Native American Advancement & Tribal Engagement
Carly Gieszl
Assistant Director, Commencement and Ceremonies
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Brandon Goldstein
Coordinator, Special Events
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
**Contact Brandon for technical advice on hosting Zoom meetings, webinars, and town halls**
Jill Hall
Manager, Alumni & Community Engagement
College of Medicine - Tucson
Sheila Kressler-Crowley
Associate Director, Global Retailing Ideas Summit
Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing at the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences
Gardinia Laster
Program Coordinator, Senior
Engineering Administration
Peter Loya
Director of Community & Government Relations
Tech Parks Arizona
Heather Lukach
Assistant Vice President
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Stephanie Mao
Event Coordinator & Building Manager
School of International Languages, Literatures, and Culture
Alexei Marquez
Senior Manager, Persistence / Completion
Thrive Center
Valeria Martinez
Undergraduate Academic Advisor
Computer Sciences
Katherine McCarthy
Director, Facilities & Operations
Veternary Medical Administration
Brew McKenna
Senior Advisor to the President
Washington, D.C. Center for Outreach and Collaboration
Kali Miller
Project Manager, Events & Accreditation
Veternary Medical Administration
Talia Myrick
Associate Director
Associated Students of the University of Arizona
Ashley Oliveros
Coordinator, Research Events
Research, Innovation & Impact
Chef Michael Omo
Senior Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Excellence
Senior Executive Chef & Director of Culinary Excellence
Christina Partica
Program Coordinator, Senior
AZ Simulation Technology & Education
Claire Pascavis
Senior Program Coordinator
College of Medicine – Phoenix Research Office
Marbila Rocha
Senior Coordinator, Special Events
Student Engagement & Career Development
Wendi Rountree
Coordinator, Administrative Services
Marketing & Communications
Ingrique Salt
Project Coordinator
Teaching Learning Sociocult Studies
Mike Schilling
Program Manager, Honors Experience
Residential Education
Dale Schoonover
Marketing Specialist
Presidential Events & University Ceremonies
Tracy Shake
Director, Community Outreach and Education
UArizona Arthritis Center
Aaron Sheets-Freburger
Program Coordinator, Senior
College of Medicine, Phoenix Campus Administration
Elizabeth Soulliard
Marketing Specialist, Associate
Humanities Administrative
Judy Stout
Assitant Director, Catering
Arizona Catering Co. - Event Planning Office
Roberta Stout
Assistant Athletic Director, Community Relations/Special Events
Jim Click Hall of Champions
Administration & Athletics
Lori Tochihara
Coordinator, Administrative Services
Office of Strategic Initiatives
Lisa Valentine
Assistant Director, Engagement Experiences and Events
UA Alumni & Development
Melissa Valenzuela
Program Coordinator, Senior
University Police Department
** Contact Melissa for questions about reserving security for your next event
Margaret Verebelyi
Adminstrative Associate
UA Library Administration ADM
Michael Wallace
Visitor Programs | Office Specialist, Senior
Parking and Transportation
Bernadette Wilkinson
Director, Event Coordination and Building Management
College of Law
Johnique Woods
Interim Assistant Director, Event Planning
Arizona Catering Co. - Event Planning Office