Biography
Edward L. Abeyta is currently the Registrar and Director of Academic Services at UC San Diego (UCSD) Extension. Prior to joining UCSD Extension in 1995, Edward began his service at UCSD as a counselor for the Early Academic Outreach Program at UCSD serving underrepresented students in San Diego high schools. Mr. Abeyta has a BA from the University of New Mexico, a Masters from the University of San Diego and is currently completing his PhD in Post Secondary Adult Education. Edward has been recognized from UCSD and the UC Office of the President for his involvement in staff diversity and development initiatives. He is an alumni and member of LEAD San Diego and currently serves as a board member on the City of San Diego Citizens Review Board on Police Practices. Recently, Edward was selected to receive the San Diego Metropolitan Magazines “40 under 40” award that recognizes the region’s young business and civic leaders. He is also a founding board member of the newly created San Diego Urban Discovery Charter School.

“The University of California has been able to achieve so much for California largely because of talented staff, students, faculty, alumni, careful planning, and the investments of the state, the federal government, and private supporters in the University’s basic mission. These investments have helped make California one of the most thriving and innovative places in the world. Given the numerous challenges currently facing the UC system, the role of the Staff Advisor serves as a critical bridge between staff, The Regents, and UC leadership. As Staff Advisor, my primary goal will to be an effective translator and bridge builder. I plan to be called upon to both interpret the position of the Regents to staff peers across the system, as well as represent the points of view of staff to The Regents.”