Robert Hendricks

Biography 

Robert Hendricks is the Basic Needs Chair for Staff Association. Professionally, he is a Project Manager at Uc San Diego Health, Health Campus Development. 

He joined the Staff Association to help foster an environment where people have access to the resources, belonging, and encouragement they need to be their best selves.

Robert finds inspiration in the open spaces on campus where nature and people intersect. Those in-between places where casual, meaningful conversations happen and community is built. Outside of work, he’s passionate about sports, especially volleyball and bowling, both as a player and tournament director. He also enjoys woodworking and creative projects that bring ideas to life, and takes pride in helping others find their footing through mentorship, training, and listening.

His advice to new staff is to:

“Build your network early - seek out people who genuinely support your growth and stay true to your values because your perspective matters. Don’t underestimate the value you bring. The UC system is large, but you can still have a personal, meaningful, and powerful impact with those you touch every day.”

1. Addresses staff basic needs issues through campus collaborations and initiatives; leads Staff Association response to the changing landscape of basic needs for staff.
2. Serves as a liaison for initiatives that involve UCSD Staff Association in collaboration with campus basic needs initiatives.
3. Develops opportunities to support staff basic needs through collaborations and UCSD Staff Association initiatives.
4. Works closely with HR and other campus units or committees to support the basic needs of our staff and the life-work balance.
5. Oversees committee (ad hoc).
6. Other tasks – voluntary and assigned by Chair.