HEAF25: Building Better Teams: A Transformation Story

The tackling of reorganization and transformation are often slow and bumpy. But not so with the University of California (UC) Controller’s Office! This interactive session will highlight the rapid reorganization of the controller’s office and how their collaborative approach addressed morale, professional growth, and outdated leadership—all while navigating evolving demands. The presenters will explore key strategics and tactics for implementing change at any institution.

CPE Available: 1 Credit in Specialized Knowledge

Each individual must register and attend separately to earn credit.

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Event Information

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisites: Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a professional in higher education or a related private industry.
Advanced Preparation: None
Delivery Mode: Group internet based
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Length: 60 minutes

Steps to Earn CPE Credit

You can only earn credit for attending the session live. CPE credit cannot be earned for watching the recordings.

To earn CPE credit, you will complete the following tasks under the Content tab, after the session has ended:

Pass the CPE codeword quiz. Write down the codewords posted in the Zoom chat at random times throughout the session and complete the quiz at the end of the session.
Submit the CPE check-out code displayed at the end of the session.
Download your CPE certificate.

You have until 5 pm Eastern Time on Friday, April 25 to complete these three steps or report technology issues with this site to online@nacubo.org.

For more detailed instructions, review the CPE Instructions page.

Barbara Cevallos

Associate Vice President and Systemwide Controller

University of California Office of the President

As the Associate Vice President and Systemwide Controller for the University of California, Barbara is responsible for the development and implementation of accounting and financial policies for the University and its ten campuses, six academic health centers, the UC Retirement System, the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and ten campus foundations. She oversees accounting and financial reporting, tax services, costing policy and analysis, financial systems and payroll compliance, as well as a new operational excellence unit. Barbara provides system-wide campus support from a business, financial, and regulatory perspective for all major business transactions of the University.

Barbara brings to UC more than 20 years of finance experience in higher education. She comes to UC from the University of Massachusetts, where she was the Assistant Vice President and University Controller. She has also held leadership roles at KPMG, Harvard Medical School and PwC.

Barbara holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and an MBA and Master’s Degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University; she is a CPA and a member of the AICPA. She serves on the NACUBO Accounting Principles Council.

Megan Villasenor

Chief of Staff

University of California Office of the President

Megan Glide Villasenor has 20 years of experience in higher education and currently serves as the chief of staff to the associate vice president and systemwide controller for the University of California. Prior to starting this position at the UC Office of the President, Megan has worked in positions on both the UC Davis and UC Berkeley campuses. Her leadership experience includes providing oversight and direction to a large, complex academic and translational research department, helping build the administrative structure for enrollment management at UC Davis, and helping build, implement, and lead the UC Davis Shared Services Organization.

Megan has a Master of Science in Business Administration/Taxation. She has been volunteering for WACUBO since 2017 and currently serves as co-chair of both the Women’s Leadership Forum and the Professional Development Workshops Committee. Outside of work, she runs a youth swim team and spends all her spare time with her husband and five kids.