Leadership
Yoon Jung has been a valued member of the Bruin community since 2000, making contributions to academic administrations. Her diverse roles have included lab manager, lab administrator, project manager, business manager, and finance administrator, providing invaluable support to numerous faculty members. Yoon's wealth of experience enriches her current role in the Research Concierge Program, which she joined in December 2023. She is excited about collaborating with a team of exceptional coordinators to support UCLA's incoming faculty.
Outside of work, Yoon finds fulfillment in traveling and cherishing moments with loved ones. She values spending time with family and friends. An adventurer at heart, she enjoys exploring different cities and trying new cuisines.
Staff
Kristin Christian began at UCLA in 2015 working in student affairs for the Anderson School of Management before moving to a business office position in the David Geffen School of Medicine. Kristin was eager to join the Research Concierge Program in late 2021 and has enjoyed building relationships with faculty and departments to make the PI transition process as smooth as possible. She looks forward to the continued growth of the program and is excited to be part of this hard-working team.
Kristin loves reading mystery and crime fiction, throwing axes and watching "The Office." Her favorite activity is spending time with her husband, daughter and dog.
Susan Kim joined the Research Concierge Program in 2023. Before joining the team, Susan spent several years working in student affairs and coordinating graduate medical education programs at UCLA. She is passionate about helping people succeed in their careers and providing them with the resources they need to thrive, both personally and professionally.
Outside of work, she loves going on strolls, camping, and trying out new food spots in LA. Susan enjoys traveling and hopes to be able to visit all the U.S. National Parks someday!
Students
Hello! My name is David Shaver, and I am currently a second-year Cognitive Science major at UCLA. Since I personally plan to go into research after graduation, I am incredibly excited to support the Research Concierge Program as a student assistant. From volunteering in the Anxiety and Depression Research Center to planning events for the Fashion and Student Trends Club, I love taking advantage of everything UCLA has to offer.