About PaCE
Denis Couturier,
Dean, Professional and Continuing Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Dear Students,
UCSB Extension, now known as Professional and Continuing Education, is committed to providing essential skills and expertise to compete in today's job market. We are helping shape the future of our community, connecting UCSB with our fast-growing entrepreneurial base, and providing opportunities for career advancement and lifelong learning for students of all ages. We offer professional courses and certificate programs to UCSB students getting them ready for the competitive job market after graduation. Our International Programs enable visiting scholars and professionals from all over the world to experience the outstanding research and instruction at our top-rated University.
Denis Couturier, MBA, PhD(c)
Mission
Abiding by the highest quality educational standards of the University of California, to meet the evolving professional and continuing education needs of UCSB students, businesses, and the larger community, so they can fulfill their career potential.
Vision
Be the most impactful professional and continuing education provider in the service area of UCSB: local impact with a global reputation.
Meet The Team
Sheetal Gavankar
Associate Dean
Paolo Gardinali
Chief Operating Officer
Tiziana Zollino
Registrar & Customer Service Outreach Manager
Kent Johnson
Marketing Manager
Jon Forterra
Senior Program Manager
Julia Choi
Finance Manager
Liliana Lau
Senior International & Business Development Manager
Clara Nelson
Program Support Manager
Sunny Kim
ABA Program Coordinator
Larry Chen
Webmaster
Jing Hao
Program Manager
Victor Matthews
International Programs Supervisor
Calvin Yoskowitz
Program Manager
Jonathan Engeln Lambinet-Lacson
Email Marketing Specialist
Venny Valev
Finance Assistant - A/R
Ben Werner
Corporate Programs Coordinator
Seva Shipitcyn
Customer Service Specialist
Crystal Carlos
Financial Analyst
Nick Ross
Program Manager
Christopher Connolly
EMT Director