Joe Sakai is the Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs in the Department of Psychiatry. He came to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado for residency in 1997 and has been interested in mentorship and education throughout his career. He was named the VC for FA for Psychiatry in 2023. Please reach out directly to him with any questions, concerns, ideas or need for support. He can be reached at joseph.sakai@cuanschutz.edu and 303-724-7402.
Randy Pyers is the Faculty Affairs Manager in the Department of Psychiatry. Prior to joining the Department in September, 2022, Randy worked in the Office of Faculty Affairs at CU Boulder for eight years. Randy is committed to supporting faculty throughout their careers. Please reach out to Randy if you need assistance with faculty matters, randal.pyers@cuanschutz.edu.
Shala Spikes is the HR Manager in the Department of Psychiatry. Shala joined the Department in February 2020. Prior to joining the department Shala worked as a Business Support Specialist in the CU Medicine – OB/GYN Department providing multiple areas of support to faculty and that including the realm of Faculty Affairs. Shala enjoys supporting faculty and is committed to supporting faculty throughout their careers. Please reach out to Shala if you need assistance with faculty matters, shala.spikes@cuanschutz.edu.
Shu Shu Kendall is a Faculty Affair Coordinator who joined the department of Psychiatry in October of 2023. She previously worked with Lockheed Martin as a Candidate Care Coordinator for a year and a half. Please feel free to reach out with any questions regarding faculty affairs (shu-shuang.kendall@cuanschutz.edu)