Meet the SSoE PIC
The Process Improvement Committee is a dedicated group of volunteer staff committed to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of various processes within the School of Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Our mission is to evaluate existing processes, identify areas for improvement, and formulate strategic plans to drive positive change. By leveraging the collective expertise and diverse perspectives of our committee members, we aim to create a more streamlined and productive environment within the school.
2022-2023 Committee Members
(pictured left to right)
- Annie Ahn, Business Office Analyst; Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Kara McClyde, Director of Finance; Samueli School of Engineering
- Cristian Millang, PreAward Supervisor; Samueli School of Engineering Research Management Team
- [Chair] Amy S. Ricks, Chief Administrative Officer; Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Elvia Vivi Salas, Academic Personnel Coordinator; Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Nikki Spratt, Associate Director, Recruitment and Admissions, Master of Engineering; Graduate and Professional Studies
- David Vazquez, Curriculum Accreditation Supervisor; Samueli School of Engineering Office of Curriculum, Analytical Studies, and Accreditation
Meet the 2022-23 PIC members shown above who successfully completed the UCI DFA Lean Six Sigma White Belt training in Fall 2022, to prepare for the upcoming year’s process improvements. Explore our Resources page to learn more about this program and other related initiatives.
PIC membership spans a one-year term, beginning in January. The call for membership nominations (self or otherwise) is distributed in the fall and the selection is made by the Engineering Assistant Dean and PIC Chair. If you have an interest in joining, kindly submit your name during the designated nomination period.
Prior Committee Membership
2020-2022
Dennis Aldridge
Ephie Bakou
Regina Bolotin [Co-Chair]
Amanda Garcia-Hall
Darryl Mack
Amy S. Ricks [Founding Chair]
Viviana Saadalla
Julie Strope
David Vazquez