Institution

University of California Santa Barbara

Isla Vista, CA · United States

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University of California Santa Barbara

About the institution

University of California Santa Barbara

Location: Isla Vista, CA
Country / territory: United States
Institution type: Public (UC system)
Founded: 1891
Athletics identity: Gauchos

NCAA directory · 2026-27

Institution leadership

Chancellor: Dennis Assanis
President: Dennis Assanis
Director of Athletics: Kelly Barsky
Faculty Athletics Representative: Steven Buratto

All published administration roles

Chancellor: Dennis Assanis
President: Dennis Assanis
Director of Athletics: Kelly Barsky
Faculty Athletics Representative: Steven Buratto
Senior Compliance Administrator: Sean Strauch
Sports Information Director: Nick Mathey
Chief Financial Officer for Institution: Kerry Bierman
Digital/Social Media Contact: Tom Hastings
Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee: Ashlee Klingenberg
Athletics Health Care Administrator: Luke Storey
Director of Mental Health Care Services/Counseling: Turi Honegger
General Counsel: Nancy Hamill
Government Relations Contact: Kirstin Zimmer Deshler
Head Team Physician: Rick Ryu
Peer Reviewer: Steven Buratto
Interim Senior Alumni Relations Professional: Samantha Putnam
Student Athlete Advisory: Johnny Whallon
Student-Athlete Affairs Administrator: Ashlee Klingenberg
Title IX Coordinator: Ariana Alvarez
Transfer Portal Contact: Conner Duyst
Sexual Violence Policy Contact: Monique Grant

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