Julienne Jose-Chen

Dr. Julienne Jose-Chen prides herself in being a student-centered scholar practitioner with over a decade’s worth of experience in student affairs in higher education. Her professional career started at her undergraduate institution, UC Irvine, as she was heavily involved with different components of student life—from new student programs and residential life, to cultural center staffing and organizations. She received her Master’s Degree in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) and her doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the USC Rossier School of Education. She has worked at different institutions such as the Art Center College of Design, Santa Monica College, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Most recently, she served as the Director of Master’s Programs at the USC Rossier School of Education where she oversaw 6 master’s programs. She is very passionate about streamlining support services for all students, particularly historically excluded student populations. Dr. Jose-Chen also serves as an adjunct faculty member for Pasadena City College where she teaches the College One course, which is a first-year seminar course that helps students transition into college life.

She is excited about joining the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health as the newly appointed Assistant Dean of Student Services. Dr. Jose-Chen has been guided by her value of building a community of care throughout her career, and this philosophy has helped her provide holistic support for the students she works with. She is looking forward to helping facilitate the professional growth of scholars and practitioners in the field of public health in her new role as Assistant Dean for Student Services at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.