Hosted by the Administrative Management Professionals (AMP) Career Development Committee, this in-person panel at Mission Bay will focus on career pathways, leadership growth, and internal movement at UCSF. Panelists will share reflections on their professional journeys, including key career decisions, leadership transitions, and lessons learned along the way. The session is designed to offer AMP members practical insights and the opportunity to engage directly with UCSF leaders through conversation and Q&A. We welcome you to bring your own lunch; light snacks will be offered.
This event is for current AMP members only. Please register for the event using the link in the email sent to members by March 10.
Panelists
Rita Ogden
Chief of Staff and Program Director, Administrative Fellowship Program
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Office, UCSF Health
Rita oversees all aspects of patient experience, connecting patient feedback to how clinicians and staff deliver care across UCSF Health. She leads teams that leverage patient survey feedback to create actionable improvements throughout the health system. In addition, she oversees, Continuous Improvement, Patient Relations, Spiritual Care, Interpreting Service, and Guest and Volunteer Services. She previously served as chief of staff for UCSF Health’s chief operating officer, providing oversight and guidance to high priority initiatives and leading key strategic cross-functional and transformational projects that have a system-wide impact. Ogden has a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Utah State University and a master's in health policy from Georgetown University.
Judy Rosen
Director, Disability and Leave Administration
Human Resources
Judy Rosen has a Bachelor's Degree in Education with a focus on behavioral disabilities and a Master’s Degree in Education and Counseling Psychology with a focus on Vocational Testing. She is a Certified Professional in Disability Management and a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Before UC, Judy worked as a Vocational Evaluator, Private Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and a Vocational Expert. Judy joined UCSF in 2006 as a Senior Disability Analyst and was later promoted to Principal Disability Analyst. In 2011, she became the Disability Manager for the campus and the campus workers’ compensation program, and in 2016, she became the Disability Management Services Director over the campus and the Health system. Judy currently serves on the Committees for Disability Inclusion, Digital Accessibility, and Emergency Evaluation Procedures.
Cynthia Zarate
Director of Operations, California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP)
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, School of Medicine
Cynthia provides strategic and operational leadership in support of a state-wide, cross-institutional initiative. Her professional journey at UCSF reflects a strong trajectory of internal growth, beginning in coordinator-level positions and progressing into leadership roles, leveraging internal mobility to gain a broad understanding of academic health administration, operational strategy, and team leadership. This cross-unit experience has shaped her leadership approach and reinforced her commitment to professional development, mentorship, and supporting staff as they navigate career growth and leadership opportunities within UCSF.
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