Blanche Berzamin

Blanche joined IoES in August 2025. A seasoned administrative professional, she brings nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations operate more efficiently, effectively, and people-centrically. Her background spans healthcare, education, and telecommunications, where she’s worn many hats (often color-coded!) and mastered everything from budgeting and research reporting to hiring plans and HR policies. She specializes in organizational development, recruitment, and program management, with a knack for turning big-picture goals into practical, people-centered solutions. If there’s a system to improve, a process to streamline, or a team to support—she’s your person.

She joined UCLA in 2016. Prior to her role at IoES, she managed a department with multimillion-dollar research portfolios, supported both clinical and academic programs, and built the kind of behind-the-scenes systems that make everything look effortless (even when it’s not). She’s a go-to advisor for faculty and leadership alike, known for turning chaos into clarity and big ideas into action plans.

Blanche holds a Master’s degree in Development Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Research, both from the University of the Philippines. Her favorite things include road trips, ice cream, and quality time with family and friends.