Don Fruta

Don Fruta is an Admin Officer 2 supporting ACRC and the Institute for Design and Manufacturing Innovation (IDMI) at UCI. Performs website maintenance, assists in RapidTech and FAB Works labs, and handles procurement requests and administrative functions of the department. He holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering Quality Assurance.

Victoria Birk Hill

Victoria Birk Hill is a seasoned marketing communications professional and has been working with Diran and the rest of the ACRC team since 2012. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan and her areas of expertise include websites, digital marketing, strategic planning, media planning, events, writing, PR, email marketing, research and social media.

Arlene Scoles

Arlene Scoles is the Development Associate for the development department in the Samueli School of Engineering at UCI. She serves as a key member of the development team as well as development liaison to various departments. She works with a wide variety of donors, faculty, and administrators to secure long-term philanthropic support.

Amy Ricks

As department chief of staff, Amy Ricks is responsible for strategic initiatives, administrative operations, and management of financial, personnel, student affairs, teaching, and research support infrastructure operations in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Darryl Mack

Darryl Mack performs high-level MSE laboratory management: designs, develops, and assists in laboratory support of personnel and equipment. Provides technical support and expertise in research when applicable. Oversees maintenance and management of MSE spaces, and laboratory renovations. Serves as department Safety Officer.