The UCLA Linguistics Department’s normal business hours are M-F 8am-12pm, 1-5pm. Office schedule and availability may change based on UCLA protocol (www.covid-19.ucla.edu). Masks are optional but strongly recommended indoors. All UCLA affiliates and visitors must self-screen for symptoms before coming to campus.

Staff

  • A photo of Kate Aquino

    Kate Aquino

    Graduate Student Affairs Officer
    Phone: 310-825-5060
    Office: 3125C Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Leigh Bagood

    Leigh Bagood

    Undergraduate Student Affairs Officer
    Phone: 310-825-4632
    Office: 3126C Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Obafemi Indigo Burris-Albans

    Obafemi Indigo Burris-Albans

    Senior Clerk/Front Office Assistant
    Office: 5310 Rolfe Hall & 3125 Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Grace Fontes

    Grace Fontes

    Student Assistant
    Phone: 310-825-0634
    Office: 3125 Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Kristina Magpayo Nyden

    Kristina Magpayo Nyden

    Chief Administrative Officer
    Phone: 310-825-4366
    Office: 3125B Campbell Hall/ 5305 Rolfe Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Danielle Goldsmith

    Danielle Goldsmith

    Academic Personnel Officer
    Phone: 310-825-5018
    Office: 3125D Campbell Hall // Rolfe Hall 5308
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Melissa Jamero

    Melissa Jamero

    Fund Manager
    Phone: 310-206-5451
    Office: 3125A Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Mariam Janvelyan

    Mariam Janvelyan

    Interpreter for the Deaf
    Office: 3300E Rolfe Hall
  • A photo of Minqi (Kiki) Liu

    Minqi (Kiki) Liu

    Language Acquisition Lab Manager
    Phone: 323-364-8845
    Office: 2207 Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Kevin Melendez

    Kevin Melendez

    Department Technology Analyst
    Phone: 310-206-1414
    Office: 3310 Rolfe Hall
  • A photo of Joana Pelayo

    Joana Pelayo

    Department Coordinator
    Phone: 310-825-0634
    Office: 3125A Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: she, her, hers
  • A photo of Christopher Yang

    Christopher Yang

    Student Assistant
    Phone: 310-825-0634
    Office: 3125 Campbell Hall
    Pronouns: he, him, his

Who to Contact

If you’re unsure who to contact, view our list of staff roles and responsibilities.

Staff Work Schedule

When an alternate schedule is not in place, the table below reflects the normal staff work schedules.

StaffOffice HoursRemote Work Days
Danielle Goldsmith8:00 am – 5:00 pm (in person days)
7:30 am – 4:30 pm (remote days)
Tuesdays, Fridays
Joana Pelayo8:00 am – 5:00 pmMondays
Kate Aquino8:00 am – 5:00 pmFridays
Kristina Magpayo Nyden9:00 am – 5:00 pmMondays, Tuesdays
Leigh Bagood8:00 am – 5:00 pmMondays, Thursdays
Mariam Janvelyan8:00 am – 5:00 pmMonday-Friday
*In-person as needed
Melissa Jamero8:00 am – 5:00 pmMondays, Fridays
Obafemi Indigo Burris-Albans8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Kevin Melendez8:00 am – 5:00 pm