Cecile Puretz (she/her) joined UCSF in 2022 and serves as the Assistant Director of Disability Access and Inclusion in the UCSF Office of Diversity and Outreach (ODO). In this role, Cecile coordinates the Disability Resource Center (DRC), a dedicated space for disabled students, staff, faculty, and their allies to build community and explore disability identity, culture, and pride. Cecile is also responsible for providing consultations, trainings, and resources to UCSF constituents around developing accessible in-person, remote, and hybrid events. Cecile works closely with UCSF campus and health partners to develop disability cultural events and programs that focus on intersectional disability identities, health equity, and disability pride.

Prior to joining UCSF, Cecile founded Access and Community Engagement programs at The Contemporary Jewish Museum, where she managed museum-wide efforts to ensure access and equity for audiences with disabilities, as well as community-based partnerships and outreach strategies.

Cecile is the co-founder of the Bay Area Arts Access Collective (BAAAC), a professional network aimed at increasing accessibility in arts and cultural organizations for people with disabilities. She has served as a consultant for community organizations and City agencies including the SF Department on Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and the SF Mayor's Office on Disability (MOD). Cecile has presented nationally and internationally on best practices for advancing disability access and inclusion in the arts and public health. Her work in accessibility has been recognized by awards by the World Institute on Disability (WID) and Support for Families of Children with Disabilities. She holds B.A. in Community Studies from University of California, Santa Cruz, and an M.A. in Education from Concordia University, Montreal, Canada.