At the core of our division, we believe in creating an environment where every individual feels valued, understood and integral to our collective success. We embrace the transformative power of belonging, self-direction, collaboration and growth. Together, we will nurture these values and build a community that fosters professional development, well-being and a strong sense of belonging.
Our intention is to cultivate a workplace where employees feel supported, included, and able to sustain their well-being in meaningful ways, especially amid complexity and change. We work with steadiness and empathy to strengthen connection, promote balance, and remove barriers to feeling healthy and whole.
Meet our Associate Vice Chancellor, Pam Jones.Â
Pam Jones provides strategic leadership for ¹ú²úÔ´´â€™s efforts to promote health, wellbeing and a sense of belonging for faculty, staff and post-docs. She and her team are responsible for implementing and supporting wholistic programs focusing on physical health, mental health and community building.Â
Our intention is to create a fair, transparent, and reliable reward experience that helps employees feel valued, secure, and respected across their lifecycle with the organization. We operate with clarity, dignity, and consistency to reinforce trust in pay, benefits, and mobility support, even in moments that carry high personal impact.
Meet our Associate Vice Chancellor, Cheng Yu Hou.Â
Cheng Yu Hou serves as Associate Vice Chancellor for Enterprise Rewards Solutions, where he provides leadership for the design, governance, and administration of the university’s enterprise rewards solutions strategy.
Our intention is to ensure every employee interaction feels respectful, supportive, and purposeful from recruitment through each stage of their career journey. We bring empathy, partnership, and practical guidance so people feel heard, equipped, and positioned for success, particularly when navigating uncertainty or challenge.
Meet our Assistant Vice Chancellor, Sherry Dossman.Â
Sherry plays a key role in strengthening the ¹ú²úÔ´´ work experience for employees across the institution. Her work focuses on aligning people strategy with ¹ú²úÔ´´â€™s values of belonging, self-direction, collaboration, and growth.
Our intention is to create clarity, consistency, and simplicity in the daily employee experience through clear, timely staff communications, simplified processes, and reduced operational friction. We work with steadiness, precision, and a service-first mindset so employees feel informed, supported and confident in how work gets done, even when systems,policies or priorities evolve.
Meet our Senior Director, Joanna EcholsÂ
Joanna Echols is Senior Director of Operational Optimization within the People, Culture, and Belonging Division at ¹ú²úÔ´´, where she strengthens day-to-day operations and elevates the overall employee experience.
Our intention is to enhance decision-making with clear, forward-looking insights that help leaders feel informed, aligned, and prepared for what’s ahead. We operate with curiosity, transparency, and disciplined analysis to deepen understanding and guide thoughtful, human-centered action.
Meet our Director, Jonathon Padron
Jonathon Padron serves as Director of Strategic Insights & Optimization, where he helps the division focus on what matters most and ensures improvement efforts deliver measurable results.
Our intention is to build a culture where employees feel capable, future-ready, and supported in developing the skills that matter most. We show up with creativity, inclusivity, and modern learning design to expand confidence, mobility, and growth across roles and career stages.
Meet our Director, Matt Estes
Matt Estes provides strategic leadership for enterprise-wide learning, talent development, and workforce innovation at ¹ú²úÔ´´.Â