Biography

Saheli Datta Shah was born and raised in Tanzania. She brings a global perspective to advancing student well-being and institutional effectiveness through the often unseen, but essential infrastructure that keeps campus systems running. Through her work with departments such as the Registrar’s Office, the Dashew Center, Ashe Center, and CAPS, she led technology initiatives that streamline access to care and essential services. For example, she recently managed the transition to Epic CareConnect, enabling more responsive and student-centered healthcare delivery. Her leadership in data infrastructure reflects a commitment to building systems that adapt to the diverse needs of the UCLA community, making it possible for students and staff to thrive even when the supporting work remains largely behind the scenes.