Natasha Cutler

Biography

Natasha Cutler (she/her/hers) serves as the Staff Recognition Chair of the Staff Association. She currently works as an Events and Fiscal Coordinator at Health Sciences Advancement, She has over 6 years of service with the university. 

Natasha joined the Staff Association to grow her network and to be part of an organization that uplifts and recognizes the contributions of UC San Diego staff. She is passionate about celebrating her colleagues and creating opportunities that bring visibility and appreciation to staff across campus.

Her favorite campus spot is TPCN, where she enjoys sitting outside to watch the golfers and the gliders at the nearby Gliderport. Outside of work, Natasha enjoys reformer pilates, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time at the beach with her Maltipoo, Cedar.

Beyond her professional and volunteer commitments, Roberta treasures time spent with family, friends, and the Triton community.

Her advice to new staff is:

“Give yourself grace and allow time to learn and network. We all have to start somewhere and there is a lot of information and systems to learn. Don't be afraid to ask questions and have a go to person.”

1. Supports the ongoing recognition of staff contributions to the UCSD community within the Staff Association and in collaboration with other UCSD units.
2. Works to regularly recognize UCSD Staff Association members in innovative and ongoing ways.
3. Collaborates with HR, VC areas, the Health System, and other UCSD staff-related areas to ensure activities and programs are in place to recognize staff contributions and success.
4. Finds regular ways to highlight staff accomplishments through Staff Association modes of communication.
5. Coordinates UCSD Staff Association end of the year/term recognition event with Immediate Past Chair.
6. Develops opportunities to build up the rapport and encouragement of UCSD Staff Association members.
7. Oversees committee (ad hoc).
8. Other tasks – voluntary and assigned by Chair.