Dear Colleagues, 

At year-end, I am thankful for the hard work and dedication of the staff of the EVCP Organization and I am delighted to welcome you to the inaugural edition of EVCPO Spotlight, a bimonthly newsletter for all staff in the EVCPO. The goal for this newsletter is to “educate and celebrate”— to provide a place where all of us can learn more about the incredible variety and scope of work that EVCPO units do and the many ways all of you contribute to fulfilling UCSF’s mission of advancing health worldwide.  

In this month’s issue, you’ll meet Josephine Saechao, who runs the Parnassus and Mission Bay Food Markets and Pantries that provide free fresh and shelf-stable foods and personal care items to UCSF students, helping to ensure they have what they need to participate fully in their education. It’s vital work, and I’m thrilled you have the opportunity to learn more about it. 

Thank you for reading our first issue. 

With best wishes for a joyful holiday season, 

Catherine