Annual Professional Development Day

2025 Theme - The Mindful Professional: Flow, Flourish, & Thrive

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The eighth annual Professional Development Day was held on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, we focused on developing our staff both internally and externally with a mixture of workshops on stress management, exploring pathways for continued personal development, and possessing a growth mindset. After a busy fall quarter, we aim to center our staff and our collective work with an opportunity to recharge the spirit, reconnect with colleagues, and invest in the future.

Staff engaged in dynamic workshops that focus on self-care strategies, career development, and innovative practices in Student Affairs and Campus Life. Inspiring speakers from across the university shared insights on navigating challenges and fostering resilience. This was a wonderful chance to celebrate our shared mission and empower one another to thrive both personally and professionally. Let's embrace this chance to rejuvenate our spirits and rediscover the joy of making a difference in students’ lives.

Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
FORMAT: In-Person
LOCATION: Price Center West Ballroom

Food will be provided.

Registration is Now Closed

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: CHRO Terri Winbush

This year, we will be engaging in a fireside chat with UC San Diego's own, Chief Human Resources Officer, Terri Winbush. Terri S. Winbush serves as the Campus Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at UC San Diego. Prior to assuming her CHRO role, Winbush led the employee and labor relations units at UC San Diego as Senior Director of HR Strategy and Policy for eight years. Winbush is a staunch advocate for people and is credited for introducing the People Proposition - the foundation of her overall people strategy, and the guide for every decision made for the people of UC San Diego. She is the visionary behind employee development programs at UC San Diego, including the People Leader Network, and the HR Forum.

With her personal mission to incorporate the human back into human resources at the forefront, Winbush fosters campuswide conversations that strengthen respect, understanding, and community. She is also a strong voice for showing grace and making space for employees to bring their whole selves to work at UC San Diego. Before joining UC San Diego, Winbush was Deputy City Attorney with the City of San Diego for eight years. She has a B.A. in Government/Sociology from University of Texas, and a J.D. from University of San Diego Law School. She enjoys spending time with her family and helping people find their joy.

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