Administrative Team

The administrative team of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is a vital component of the department's success. Located in the Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, the team is responsible for seamlessly operating the department's programs and services, delivering unparalleled support to the faculty and staff. With diverse backgrounds and extensive experience, the team brings a wealth of skills and expertise to their roles, making them an essential part of the department's success.

Chief Administrative Officer

Joseph MacDonald, M.B.A.
[email protected]
916-734-8154  

Management Service Officer

Rieko Ringo
[email protected]
916-734-7103

Sharon Misewich, CRA
Research and Finance Analyst
[email protected]
916-734-4280

Shannon Untalasco
Academic Personnel Manager
[email protected]
916-734-3889

Robyn Baker
Academic HR Analyst II

Administrative Staff

Mazie Grigas
Administrative Assistant to Trauma and Pediatrics Services
[email protected]
916-734-2182

Rebecca Misner
Administrative Assistant to Foot/Ankle and Sports Medicine Services
[email protected]
916-734-5874

Nicole Nisson
Administrative Assistant to Hand Service
[email protected]
916-734-3678

Debra Sample
Executive Analyst to the Department Chair
[email protected]
916-734-7353

Madeline Snoke
Front Desk/Research Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
916-734-3885

Venessa With 
Administrative Assistant to Spine Service
[email protected]
916-734-2937

Margaret MacNitt
Education Programs Manager
[email protected]
916-734-2807

Margaret Allen
Education Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
916-734-4025

Delia Luna
Fellowship Coordinator 
[email protected] 

Research Staff

Chancey Sweeney, Ph.D., M.P.A., M.H.A.
Clinical Research Supervisor 2
[email protected]
916-734-6017

Marissa Arnold
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Andrew Buck
Clinical Research Coordinator
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Leslie Mellor, CCRC
Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator
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Julia Martin, CCRC
Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator
[email protected]
916-734-8175

Maya Porter, B.S., CCRP
Sr. Clinical Research Coordinator
[email protected]
916-734-4216

Oak Park Research Lab

Naymalis La Santa
Lab Manager 
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Marketing and Communications  

Sonia Kumar
Communications Specialist III
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