Staff

Three outstanding staff working in LBRE, Stanford Medicine, and Financial Aid are recognized for their contributions to the university.

More than 1,000 staff enjoyed games, therapy dogs, and refreshments at the annual event, while their remote colleagues joined in from nationwide.

Stanford’s first Open Minds: Staff Edition was a two-and-a-half-hour celebration of those who help the university achieve its mission.

A leader who shined at bringing stakeholders together, Seshadri leaves a legacy through his ability to “navigate complex, high-stakes situations and relationships in really productive ways.”

Known for wearing No. 9, Marquess nurtured over 240 professional players. His legacy of compassion and excellence continues to inspire the Stanford community.

Stanford’s employee volunteer program encourages the Stanford community to come together through acts of kindness this season. The campaign runs Dec. 1-19.

Staff members attended town halls where the president and provost outlined Stanford’s challenges and opportunities for the 2025-26 school year.

Beloved for her gracious presence when welcoming donors, high-profile guests, and even the queen, Robertson shaped Stanford events and advanced philanthropic priorities as a senior member of the Office of Development.

For more than two decades, Jon McConnell shaped service-learning programs at Stanford’s Haas Center for Public Service, leaving an enduring legacy of community engagement and student mentorship.

For more than two decades, Chesley served the university as a writer, editor, manager, resident fellow, and academic adviser.