History of the Staff Ombuds Office

Since 2024, the campus has contracted with MWI for Staff Ombuds services. The Staff Ombuds Office reports administratively to the Associate Chancellor/Chief Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Officer. Please reach out to kgriscavage@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail) with any questions or concerns about the service.

History of the Staff Ombuds Office

On the recommendation of the Chancellor's Staff Advisory Committee (CSAC), Chancellor Ira Michael Heyman established the Staff Ombuds Office in September, 1984. Past directors are listed below. 

  • Pete Small 1984 – 1989
  • Michele Woods Jones 1989 – 1991
  • Anita Madrid & Ella Wheaton 1991 – 1995 (co-directors)
  • Ella Wheaton 1995 – 2000
  • Anita Madrid 2000 – 2001
  • Margo Wesley 2001 – 2009
  • Sara Thacker 2009 – 2024