Charlie Jensen, Humanities & Social Sciences
Charlie Jensen joined UCLA Extension in 2016 as director of the Writers’ Program, and in 2025 expanded his portfolio to include programs in the Humanities & Social Sciences portfolio.
Jensen holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in film studies and cultural studies & comparative literature and an MFA in creative writing from Arizona State University. He has taught humanities and writing courses at all levels of higher education for 23 years, and he has worked full-time in arts advocacy, educational marketing, nonprofit leadership and student life. He served for six years on the Emerging Arts Leaders Council of Americans for the Arts and was co-chair of Emerging Arts Leaders/LA.
Jensen is the author of three poetry collections, a memoir and seven chapbooks of cross-genre work. In his spare time, he edits the digital literary magazine Villain Era and serves on the board of directors of Angels Gate Cultural Center.
Erin Kaufman Gabrieloff, Entertainment Studies
Erin Kaufman Gabrieloff serves as the portfolio director of Entertainment Studies at UCLA Extension, where she oversees curriculum development and strategic direction for film, television, music and entertainment business programs. She manages 11 certificates and three specializations, working closely with instructors and industry professionals to ensure relevant, high-impact learning experiences for students.
Kaufman Gabrieloff has been with UCLA Extension for a decade and produces the UCLA Extension Film Festival, which has grown into a signature institutional event. The festival showcases student filmmakers and highlights UCLA Extension’s commitment to accessible, community-oriented arts education. The multi-day event culminates in a celebration and screening at the historic Los Angeles Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
Before joining UCLA Extension, Kaufman Gabrieloff worked at The Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts, the largest performing arts training center in Washington, D.C., where she directed the Kids Acting Camp and oversaw administration for the adult acting program.
She holds a degree in theatre performance from American University and has studied at the British American Drama Academy in the U.K. and BGB Studio in Los Angeles.
Joon Lee, Corporate Education & Partnerships
As portfolio director of Corporate Education & Partnerships at UCLA Extension, Joon Lee is at the forefront of designing and implementing specialized educational initiatives. Bringing over 25 years of experience in engineering and digital technology, Lee develops impactful programs for a wide range of clients, including those in the aerospace, software and gaming industries. His unique strength lies in forging strategic alliances with corporate partners, government agencies and faculty from UCLA’s Samueli School of Engineering and Anderson School of Management, ensuring that programs are both pertinent and of the highest quality.
Lee additionally oversees the Technical Management Program (TMP), an intensive five-day training designed to empower engineers, IT and gaming professionals with essential leadership skills. He works closely with a team of experts to customize the TMP curriculum, focusing on vital areas such as innovation, communication, negotiation, strategy, teamwork and AI integration. Lee is deeply committed to facilitating the learning and growth of participants, who often see immediate improvements.
A proud alumnus of UCSD, with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Lee enjoys golfing and family time in his personal life.
Antwon Martin, Education
Antwon Martin serves as portfolio director for Education at UCLA Extension. In this role, he oversees the development, evaluation and academic quality of certificate programs, courses and UCLAxOpen seminars across the division. He cultivates industry and community partnerships to drive enrollment growth and extend access — particularly to underserved populations — while championing UCLA Extension’s principles of inclusive excellence.
Before joining UCLA Extension, Martin led academic initiatives at West Coast University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (where he designed graduate level curricula for marriage and family counseling students), Code To The Future, Argosy University and Lynwood Unified School District. He holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership, two master’s degrees in counseling and educational leadership, and a bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Outside of work, he enjoys mentoring educators, supporting community literacy efforts and exploring the intersection of faith and technology in education.
Arefeh Mohammadi, Engineering and Computer Science
Arefeh Mohammadi joined UCLA Extension in 2024 and leads curriculum strategy and program development across in-demand fields such as AI, cybersecurity, construction management and project management. With over 14 years of experience in higher education, she specializes in workforce development and STEM training for adult and professional learners.
Prior to UCLA, Mohammadi held leadership and faculty roles at UCSD Extension, Virginia Tech and Clark State College, where she collaborated with industry to launch innovative technical programs and taught foundational engineering courses. She earned her Ph.D. in engineering with a minor in educational administration from the University of Nebraska, and her master’s in industrial engineering from Southern Illinois University.
Mohammadi has served as an expert reviewer for National Science Foundation grants and was recognized by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) with the Engineering Educator Award. She also developed online training programs under a $6 million U.S. Department of Labor grant and pioneered a bachelor’s program in manufacturing technology management in Ohio.
A committed advocate for educational equity, Mohammadi volunteers with the Society of Women Engineers and champions initiatives that support nontraditional and underrepresented learners entering the tech workforce.
Mark Ramseyer, Business and Finance
Mark Ramseyer is the portfolio director for the Business and Finance programs with UCLA Extension. Prior to this he served as the program director of Financial Management Programs and he spent six years as strategic planning analyst and an analytical financial planner with the UCLA Office of Academic Planning and Budget (APB). Ramseyer was a senior administrative analyst and program manager with UCLA Extension for 10 years.
Ramseyer has earned certificates in Personal Financial Planning, Marketing with a focus on Web Analytics and Social Media and Finance. He holds an MBA and has an undergraduate degree in social sciences with a blended focus on sociology and economics.
He received the UCLA EXCEL Award in recognition for excellence in leadership and management, he completed the UCLA Professional Development Program (PDP); he is past chair for both the UCLA Administrative Management Group (AMG) and the UC-wide Academic Management Professionals (AMP) board.
Prior to UCLA, Ramseyer worked his way up in the banking industry from a bank teller to the position of assistant vice president. He is an experienced public speaker and has served on many advisory boards and the board of directors for four non-profit organizations.
Sid Sreekaram, Life and Physical Sciences
Sid Sreekaram is the portfolio director for Life and Physical Sciences at UCLA Extension, where he oversees credit-bearing courses and certificates in public health, physical sciences, life sciences and health sciences. He leads a team of academic professionals, manages multimillion-dollar budgets and ensures program quality across online, hybrid and in-person formats. His work emphasizes inclusive, equity-focused learning and innovative design.
Sreekaram has more than 15 years of experience in higher education administration and instruction. Prior to his current role, he served as a program director at UCLA Extension and held several academic leadership positions at Arizona State University. He holds an Ed.D. and a master's in electrical engineering from Arizona State University, along with a bachelor’s in electronics engineering. Sreekaram remains committed to expanding access and excellence in science and healthcare education through collaborative leadership and strategic program development.
Kimberly Velazco, Design Arts
Kimberly Velazco joined UCLA Extension in 2025 as portfolio director for Design Arts. She has spent her 25-year career in the intersections of art & design, philanthropy and social justice.
Prior to joining UCLA Extension, Velazco’s desire to effect change led her to The James Irvine Foundation working to align the mission of the foundation with that of expanding opportunity for disenfranchised grantee communities in the arts, as well as UCLA Anderson School of Management as a program manager with the Office of Executive Education. During her time there, she worked on all aspects of program development, expansion and implementation. Most recently, Velazco served as program director at Designmatters, an educational platform at ArtCenter College of Design where art & design meets social change.
Velazco continues her work in education and philanthropy through Southern California Blacks in Philanthropy (SCBIP) and lends her time as a philanthropic consultant to various organizations including Regarding Her. She is a former board member of Pasadena Education Network, which promotes family participation in public school education. She received her bachelor’s degree in sociology, with a minor in Spanish, from UC Riverside.
Aymara Zielina, Legal Programs
Aymara Zielina is the portfolio director for Legal Programs at UCLA Extension where she develops, administers and oversees legal courses, certificates and programs. She holds a bachelor’s in American and English literature, Phi Beta Kappa, from Brown University and is a graduate of UCLA School of Law, where she was awarded the UC Regents Merit Scholarship.
She has served as editor of the UCLA Law Review, co-chief articles editor of the Women’s Law Journal, and a legal research assistant, as well as a judicial extern with the Los Angeles Superior Court. As an attorney, she advised and represented management from various industries on labor and employment matters before federal, state and administrative tribunals.
Prior to her current role, she served as director and assistant dean of Career Development of an ABA-accredited law school where she designed and implemented professional development programs for law school students and graduates. A member of the California Bar and American Bar Association, Zielina currently serves on the ABA Approval Commission for Paralegals.
