Development and Training

Don Diettinger brings more than 30 years experience in line management, consulting, project management, and learning program development and delivery. Much of Don's most recent experience prior to coming to UC in 2001 is in dealing with large organizational re-engineering and change management.

Aja Duncan is a professional writer and diversity educator with extensive experience designing learning programs for individual and organizational development. Aja is also a co-active coach, facilitating transformation in individuals' professional and personal lives.

Prior to joining UCSF as an instructional designer in 2008, Tacy Trowbridge worked in education technology for 15 years managing professional development programs for educators, teaching, writing curriculum, and designing online learning. She has worked with Teachscape, Classroom Connect, PBS, Stanford University's Persuasive Technology Lab, and San Francisco-area schools. Tacy Trowbridge earned a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a Master's degree from Stanford University's School of Education in Learning, Design, and Technology.

Linda Watkins’ main responsibilities include instructional design, program management, and instruction/facilitation. Current projects include the Certificate in Administrative Support Excellence (C.A.S.E.), the campus staff New Employee Welcome and Orientation Program, and the Academic Personnel Certificate Program. Linda’s education includes the Certificate in Training and Human Resources from UC Berkeley Extension, graduate study in Anthropology, B.A. in Sociology, and UCSF-sponsored certifications in mediation and facilitation. Throughout her work, Linda aims to provide practical tools which empower employees to build their interpersonal relationships and maximize their performance.