Meet the Staff

Joanna Boval

Director

Serves as the department head responsible for the administration, management, and evaluation of the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) at UC San Diego. The OSD is responsible for determining and facilitating reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities across campus colleges, divisions, and programs. The Director also works through student accommodation appeals, policy development, and supervises the OSD professional staff. 

Alejandra Cervantes

Disability Specialist

Meets with students with disabilities and their families to provide disability management counseling.

Jimmy Cong

Disability Specialist

Meets with students with disabilities and their families to provide disability management counseling.

Adrian Contreras

Support Services Coordinator

Meets with students with disabilities who have been approved for accommodations and need to obtain alternative formats and adaptive technologies. Responsible for exam administration in the OSD, supervision of student staff, and fiscal support.

Leslie Esquivel

Administrative Assistant

Serves as an assistant to the Director, providing a pivotal role in administrative support and scheduling. Responsible for note-taking accommodation arrangements, outreach events, and supervision of student staff.

Kimberly Herold

Senior Disability Specialist

Meets with students with disabilities and their families to provide disability management counseling.

Susan Kelly

Senior Disability Specialist

Meets with students with disabilities and their families to provide disability management counseling.

Alison Luke

Senior Disability Specialist

Meets with students with disabilities and their families to provide disability management counseling.

Jan Noz