Maria Hunt - Administrative Manager
Maria joined the Memory and Aging Center in February 2021 as Administrative Manager to provide operational, analytical, and administrative support to the Neurodegenerative Disease Brain Bank. She has a BA degree in Education, with minors in Mathematics, and Spanish Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Before joining the MAC, Maria managed education programs, business solutions, and strategic initiatives in the healthcare, insurance, and financial services industries, both nationally and internationally. Maria enjoys solving problems, and helping people and organizations improve. She is a bilingual speaker of Spanish and English.
Antonia Sarria Rivera - Autopsy Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
At the Memory and Aging Center, Antonia assists families with the brain donation process and acts as Dr. William Seeley’s administrative assistant. She graduated in 2021 from UC Davis with a B.S degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. She participated in health-related internships and was a member of a few clubs such as Alzheimer’s Buddies, Pre-Dental Society, and Outdoor Crew.
Afterward, she moved to San Francisco to complete a year-long Pre-Health Post-baccalaureate program at SF State. She then completed the UCSF Learners for Equity (CIRCLE) Training Program which led to her current position.
Athena Schlereth - Autopsy Coordinator
Athena studied Integrative Biology and Classics at UC Berkeley. She was involved in archaeological research and assisted the excavation of a prehistoric cemetery in Greece. On campus, she was a volunteer EMT and worked as a chef for her housing cooperative. Her experiences volunteering in hospice and nursing facilities led her to the Memory and Aging Center, where she looks forward to assisting patients, families, and caregivers with the Autopsy program.
Eda Karagoz - Autopsy Coordinator
Eda Karagoz is an Autopsy Coordinator within the Seeley Lab. She coordinates donation cases and facilitates patient enrollment, working closely with families, clinicians, and neuropathologists to ensure the donation process is conducted with timeliness, respect, and care. Before joining the team at UCSF, Eda held clinical research roles at Stanford University, Yale University, and the University of Miami, contributing to multi-site studies in reproductive endocrinology, neurology, and HIV prevention. Eda holds a B.S. in Microbiology & Immunology and a B.A. in Biology from the University of Miami, with minors in Chemistry and Dance. She is fluent in English and Turkish.