Fuller, a three-time U.S. Olympian, received her B.S. in biology from UC Santa Barbara in 1990 and her master's in education from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, in 1998. "I joined the rowing club at UCSB because I was raised living on a lake and loved water sports," said Fuller, who was assistant coach of women's rowing at Stanford University before coming to UCLA last July.

Which living person do you most admire, and why?

Steven Redgrave, a British rower who won five Olympic gold medals in five consecutive Olympics. In an endurance sport, this accomplishment has never been matched.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Being a good friend.

What is your most treasured possession?

My black Labrador, Louie.