Graduate Coordinator, Office of Advanced Professional Education and Development
Katherine Lukens, BA, has 6 years of client services experience working in the non-profit sector, the publishing industry, and in higher education. As the Graduate Coordinator for both the M.S. in Drug Development and Product Management (DDPM), and the Leadership of Healthcare Organizations (LHCO) (LHCO) Katherine provides a range of services and guidance for graduate students and faculty. She also runs the admissions processes, as well as program administration. Prior to joining UCSD, Katherine worked in academic publishing as a Sales Executive in San Diego, advising university administrators, faculty, and students on course materials. In western MA, she completed a year of AmeriCorps Service with Habitat for Humanity as a Recruiter for volunteer support. She also has over a year of international study and work experience in China and East Africa. Originally from the Boston area, Katherine earned her B.A. degree in Global Studies from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY.