One Good Thing

  • Richard and Sara are best friends at work

    Best Friends at Work Sarah and Richard

    This week, in honor of the Staff Engagement Survey, we caught up with Sarah Hislen and Richard Chen to talk about what it means to have “best friends at work,” one of the survey’s core questions, and why it matters.

  • Wayne Cheung with students in Nepal

    Wayne's Himalayan Dream

    This week we talked with Campus Life Services IT Tech Lead Wayne Cheung about how UCSF saved his life and how the experience drove his founding of a non-profit to help kids in Nepal. 

  • Milk stork shipping box

    The Milk Stork Movement

    This week we talked to ‌Lactation Accommodation Program Manager Caroline Carter and UCSF Assistant Professor Erin McCauley about policies and programs supporting working families at UCSF and how Milk Stork supports chestfeeding employees while on business travel.

  • Karen Monteroso

    How Karen Copes

    This week we talked with Cope Program Navigator Karen Monterroso about how she helps the UCSF community and their family navigate mental health and well-being resources to ensure timely access to support.

  • Becky's Career Journey

    This week we talked with Executive Director of Strategy and Administration Becky Daro about her career journey as we celebrate her upcoming retirement.

  • Year in Cookies 2024

    For the first time, cookies lose out as first choice in our One Good Thing cookie jar treat questionnaire, and apples and hot sauce enter the mix. 

  • ridesharing vanpool van

    Adventures in Ridesharing

    This week we highlight ridesharing and meet 3 vanpoolers to learn about the UCSF Transportation Vanpool program.

  • What Shapes Who We Are

    This week we honor FAS colleagues who agreed to share a special part of their history with us.

  • ucsf mission bay logistics team

    Perfect Orders Project

    Logistics is a one-stop shop for mail and package services, storage, moving, installation, equipment receipt and delivery, surplus, and an online warehouse for gases and alcohol.

  • Amy's Mason Jars and Muffin Pans

    This week we talked with Events Assistant Amy Fazio and how she was inspired to write two cookbooks.

  • Ianthe Pretorius

    Hearts, Humans & Second Chances

    This week we talked with ‌Director of People and Culture Ianthe Pretorius, whose focus on enhancing human experiences is at the heart of her work.

  • FAS Gives Back

    This week our teams throughout FAS rolled up their sleeves to clean up and replant on Mount Sutro. Is your team considering a volunteer activity for FY25 staff engagement? Let's explore a few of the many ways to give back. 

  • The Garden's Gift

    This week, we talked with Topher Delaney, the artist-gardener of Delaney + Chin, along with partner Calvin Chin.

  • Dr Chequeta Allen

    Financial Literacy for Postdocs

    This week we talked with Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars Dr. Chequeta Allen about the financial literacy program for postdoctoral scholars (postdocs) she launched after receiving a Community Well-being Grant last year.

  • Shauna's Secrets

    This week we talked with Shauna (Muy) Strong who retires this week after a 25+ year career at UCSF.

  • Jamie DeAraujo

    Jamie Eats

    This week we talked with Events and Engagement Coordinator Jamie DeAraujo from Campus Life Services Arts and Events about how her love for food and unofficial role as the “Facilitator of Fun” led to the new Jamie Eats YouTube series featuring local UCSF eateries. 

  • Rae'ven Briosos-Moon

    Rae'ven's Best Day at Work

    This week we talked with Project Policy Analyst Rae’ven Briosos-Moon in the UCSF Police Department about her 'Best Day at Work' – which Gallup research points to as one way to think about what makes a great work experience.

  • Kaiyi Wang

    Kaiyi's Waste to Art

    This week we talked with the Sustainability Utilization Analyst Kaiyi Wang, MS about her role at UCSF Health tackling supply waste and emission reduction and the Waste to Art challenge.

  • cesar sanchez as a child

    César Ladders Up

    This week we talked with Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services César Sánchez about his career path and best caeer advice.

  • Year in Cookies 2023

    We loved hearing about our colleagues' favorite sweet treats, including San Francisco favorites and their own most-cherished recipes.