Author: Stephanie Valadez

• Budgets Are Made Based Upon Our Values: UCGPC Presidential Address to the Regents

  September 16, 2026 at 9:30 AMVideo Link: Start at 42:50 OPENING Good morning Regents. Firstly, I would like to thank you to all for the grace you have afforded my…

  

• Reflections Upon My Reelection: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents

  Piyalli, good morning regents. I am back… obviously. I am honored to report that I have been elected to serve another term as the UCGPC president, so that gives me…

  

• Breaking the Status Quo: ACA 18, Student Representation & Mutual Respect

  Piyalli and good morning regents, Every Board meeting this year, I have made a point to remind us all of the land on which we meet. In addition to acknowledging…

• Like Iron is Forged in Fire: A Situational Analysis of the University of California

  Before jumping into this essay, I would like to preface it with context. Since June 2025, I have been serving as the President of the UC Graduate & Professional Council,…

• You Belong in These Spaces

  This speech was given April 21, 2026 at the annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) in Washington D.C. Piyalli and Good morning everyone, I am deeply honored to…

• NAGPRA, AI, and Our Responsibility: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents

  Mission Bay Conference Center University of California, San Francisco 9:30 AM on March 18, 2026 Piyalli and good morning Regents,   We meet again- for the fifth time out of…

• State of the Council Address

  Presented at the UC Grad Summit, hosted by UCGPC “I would like to start by taking the time to acknowledge the access, privilege, and opportunity that we all have as…

• The Tiniest of Gifts: UCGPC President’s Address to the UC Regents

  Luskin Conference Center University of California, Los Angeles 10:00 AM on January 22, 2026 Piyalli, Good morning Regents I want to take a moment to remember that this land doesn’t…

• I Made a List: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents

  In an ever-shifting business landscape, adaptability isn’t just a trait—it’s a competitive advantage. Companies that embrace change, learn from challenges, and pivot when necessary are the ones that not only…

• You Are Choosing: UCGPC President’s Address to the Regents

  What fosters effective teamwork? It’s not just about grouping individuals together and hoping for the best. It’s about cultivating an environment where trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a shared…