About 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 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

Past Staff Ombuds Office Reports

SOO 2020-2022 Report.pdf

SOO 2018-2020 Report.pdf

SOO 2016-2018 Report.pdf

SOO 2014-2016 Report.pdf

SOO 2012-2014 Report.pdf

SOO 2010-2012 Report.pdf

SOO 2008-2010 Report.pdf

SOO 2006-2008 Report.pdf

SOO 2004-2006 Report.pdf

SOO 2002-2004 Report.pdf

SOO 2000-2002 Report.pdf

SOO 1998-2000 Report.pdf

SOO 1997-1998 Report.pdf

SOO 1993-1997 Report.pdf

Please note that each person who meets with an Ombuds is referred to as a Visitor. If a Visitor has a separate workplace problem involving different parties, they were counted more than once during the fiscal year.