University Outreach and International Programs
UOIP People
William B. Lacy , Vice Provost, University Outreach and International Programs (Since August 1999) Duties: Provides leadership for the coordination of campus international initiatives and academic outreach activities and programs. Other UC Davis posts: Professor of Sociology, Human and Community Development. Background: Director of Cornell Cooperative Extension, Associate Dean of the Colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Human Ecology at Cornell University 1994-1998; Assistant Dean for Research, College of Agricultural Sciences, Penn State University 1989-1994. Education: B.S. Industrial Sociology/Economics, Cornell University; M.A. Higher Education Administration, Colgate University; M.A. & Ph.D. Sociology/Social Psychology, University of Michigan. Contact: (530) 752-6376, Background Curriculum Vitae (PDF) |
Jean-Xavier Guinard, Associate Vice Provost, International Programs (Since February 2007) Duties: Provides leadership for UC Davis international initiatives and programs. Other UC Davis posts: Professor of Sensory Science in the Department of Food Science and Technology 1998-present; UC Davis Summer Abroad Instructor in Burgos, Spain 2001-present; Director of the University of California Education Abroad Program in Madrid, Spain 2005-2006. Background: Food Engineer in France; Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at Penn State; Head of Consumer research with the Danone Group in France 1998. Education:Engineer, Ecole Nationale Superieure d’Agronomie et des Industries Alimentaires, Nancy, France; M.S. Food Science, UC Davis; Ph.D. Microbiology, UC Davis. Languages: French, Spanish Contact: (530) 752-0860, Background |
Jacquelyn Gervay Hague, Associate Vice Provost, University Outreach and Engagement Duties: Provides leadership for the coordination of campus academic outreach activities and programs. Other UC Davis posts: Professor of Chemistry 2001-present. Background: NIH Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Chemistry, Yale University; Assistant Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, The University of Arizona; Associate Professor, Dept. of Chemistry, The University of Arizona; On-Site Consultant, Internal Disease Unit, Roche Bioscience Education: B.S. Chemistry, UCLA; Ph.D. Organic Chemistry, UCLA Contact: (530) 754-9577, Background Curriculum Vitae (PDF) |
Robert Kerr, Assistant Vice Provost, International Alumni and Development (Since 2000) Duties: Provides leadership in the areas of international alumni, development efforts, campus visits by international scholars and dignitaries and coordinating the Chancellor's international travel. Other UC Davis posts: Student housing; Student programs and recreation; Development and Alumni relations. 1972 - 2000 Background: Board of Directors of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education; a frequent presenter at professional and student leadership conferences; coordinated and taught time management and study skills workshops and classes through life-long learning university programs. Education: B.A. Capital University; M.A. Higher Education Administration, Kent State University; Ph.D. Counseling and Psychology, Kent State. Contact: (530) 754-8941, |
 Shu Geng, Senior Advisor to the Vice Provost (Since March 2009) Duties: Strengthen the existing UC Davis Alumni Networks in China and create new chapters in Hong Kong and Shenzhen area; Strengthen the UC Davis bilateral relationships with Chinese universities and research institutes including the 15 current Agreements of Cooperation with Chinese institutions and those participating in the 10+10 UC/China program; Enhance scholarly exchanges between UC Davis and Chinese universities such as sabbaticals and research exchanges; Promote graduate student exchanges, research and educational programs; Recruit undergraduate students from China to attend UC Davis for degree or training programs. Other UC Davis Posts: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor of Agronomy and Range Science and Professor of Plant Sciences 1976 – Present; Associate Dean of the College of Agricultural and Environmental 1988-1991; American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow 1995; American Society of Agronomy Fellow 1997 Background: Biostatistician of Upjohn Company 1972 to1976; Professor and Dean of the School of Environment and Urban Studies of Peking University’s Shenzhen Graduate School May 2008 - Present. Education: Ph.D. Kansas State Languages: Chinese Contact: |
 Dick Walters, Faculty Assistant to the Vice Provost (Since May 2007) Duties: Develops collaborative agreements between UC Davis and institutions in the Middle East, with major emphasis on distance learning, medicine and computer science. Other UC Davis Posts: Professor Emeritus, Computer Science and Medical Informatics, UC Davis. Professor, Medical Education, 1967-1983; Chair, Dept Computer Science: 1983-1989; Chair, Graduate Group in Medical Informatics 1996-2004. Faculty Consultant, Teaching Resources Center, 2000-2005. Education: AB Williams College, MA Univ Wyoming, Ph.D. Stanford University, Dip Sup. Univ Bordeaux, France. Contact: (530) 752-3241 (phone), (530) 752-4767 (fax) |
 Nicole Ranganath, Director, International and Outreach Initiatives (Since August 2004) Duties: Partners with faculty, funding agencies, and overseas universities to initiate new international and outreach initiatives at UC Davis; campus representative for the Fulbright Scholar Programs. Other UC Davis Posts: Director, Global Study Program, UC Davis Extension. Background: Specialist in the history of the South Asian diaspora. Taught courses on Indian Civilization and Hinduism at the University of California, Davis. Played a key role in bringing new U.S. Department of State and Education programs to UC Davis, most notably Fulbright programs. Area of expertise is in launching new collaborations with higher education institutions in Asia, especially in India. Languages: French, Hindi (Literate) Education: B.A., Anthropology, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., History, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Contact: (530) 757-8618, |
Linxia Liang , Director, Asian Alumni, International Programs, and Development (Since May 2008) Duties: Promotes the strategic international programmatic and development goals of the Office of the Vice Provost University Outreach and International Program with particular focus on Asia. Background: Lecturer, School of Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 2005-2008; Post-doctoral Fellow, British Academy, UK and School of Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 2002-2005; lecturer in Chinese Training Center for Senior Judges (now the National Judges College), the Supreme People’s Court of China, 1990-1995. Education: LLB, Northwest University of Political Science and Law, China; LLM China University of Political Science and Law, China; Ph.D. School of Law, University of Aberdeen, Scotland. Languages: Chinese - Mandarin Contact: (530) 754-8945, |
 Letha Sines , Director, Program Operations (Since 2004) Duties: Manages the department’s administrative, business, human resources, technology support, and fiscal activities, including budget control, resource and space planning in consultation with the Vice Provost. Oversight of organizational and operational activities in direct report units. Other UC Davis Posts: Financial Officer, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital 1993-2004; Unit Manager, Veterinary Pathology 1982-1993 Background: Private industry-sales and service 1971-1981 Education: Business Management degree; Human Resources Certificate, California State University, Sacramento. Contact: (530) 754-9444, |
 Wendy Kercher, Business Operations Officer (Since November 2006) Duties: Manages financial and business operations for University Outreach and International Programs. Other UC Davis posts: Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for University Outreach and International Programs, 2000-2006; Program Assistant in the Department of Science, Agriculture and Natural Resources at UC Davis Extension, 1997-2000; Field Representative at UC Davis Extension, 1996-1997. Background: Three years as a legal assistant at a San Francisco law firm; six years in the hospitality industry (hotel/resort) including travel, entertainment and event planning; three years in property management. Languages: French (Basic) Education: B.A. French, Denison University. Contact: (530) 752-7071, |
 Estelle Kane, International Funding Analyst (Since April 2008) Duties: Lead – European funding strategy. Advises and promotes international funding opportunities for faculty and students. Supports Nicole Ranganath on Fulbright and Seed Grants for Outreach and International Activities. Background: European Advisor at the UK Research Office in Brussels, Belgium, managing the UK National Contact Point for the Marie Curie Actions; Policy Officer at Universities UK. Researcher in professional education (UCL, London, UK). Education: MA Higher and Professional Education, Institute of Education, University of London, UK; Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Brunel, UK; BSc Psychology, Lancaster University, UK Languages: French (Intermediate), German (Basic) Contact: (530) 754-9403, |
 Jennifer Wong, Development Analyst (Since May 2007) Duties: Provides administrative support to Robert Kerr in development, international alumni networks and organizing the Chancellor’s international travel. Updates UOIP websites. Assists with the International Programs Executive Development Council. Other UC Davis posts: Student intern with UC Davis Athletics 1999-2003 Background: Developed programs and prepared California mandated cost claims for school districts, community colleges, cities and special districts 2003-2007. Education: B.S. Managerial Economics, UC Davis; B.A. Communication, UC Davis Languages: Spanish (Basic) Contact: (530) 754-8828, |
 Parvin Damania, Executive Assistant to Vice Provost, Associate Vice Provost-University Outreach
and Engagement and Associate Vice Provost-International Programs (Since September 2001) Duties: Provides administrative support to William Lacy, Jean-Xavier Guinard and Jacquelyn Gervay Hague; assists with international visitors; assists with Agreements of Cooperation. Other UC Davis posts: Administrative assistant in Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor's Office 2005-2007; Institute of Toxicology & Environmental Health 1999-2001, Planning & Budget Office 1999; Agronomy and Range Science 1994-1995; Background: Worked in international organizations and institutions in India, Italy, England, Syria, and Canada; Assisted World Bank’s External Project and Management Review Teams in ICARDA, Syria; organized and attended symposia in Denmark and Italy; organized regional workshops. Languages: Hindi (Basic), Italian (Basic), and Arabic (Basic) Education: B.A. English and French Literature; Diploma, Secretarial Practice. Contact: (530) 752-6376, |
Kelly Carner , Financial Assistant |
 Kristen Kortick, Student Assistant (Since July 2009) Duties: Provides general office clerical support. Other UC Davis Posts: Shields Library Reserves Assistant, 2008-2009; Picnic Day, Student Organization Faire Director, 2008-2009. Background: State of California Controller’s Office, City of Folsom: Parks and Recreation, Picnic Day Board of Directors. Education: B.A. International Relations, UC Davis, anticipated graduation, Spring 2010; B.A. Socio-Cultural Anthropology, UC Davis, anticipated graduation, Spring 2010. Languages: German Contact: (530) 754-9707, |
 Amir Kadri, Student Assistant (Since August 2009) Duties: Provides general office clerical support. Other UC Davis Posts: Unitrans Bus Driver. Background: Volunteer with Hands-On Bay Area Volunteer Organization 2006-Present; Intern at Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s office of Constituent Affairs 2009. Education: B.A. Political Science, UC Davis, anticipated graduation, Spring 2011; B.A. International Relations, UC Davis, anticipated graduation, Spring 2011 Languages: Korean (Basic), Japanese (Basic), Chinese (Basic) Contact: (530) 754-9707, |
 Mari Morishita, Intern, Long-term Educational Administration Program for International Exchange (LEAP) (Since October 2009) Duties: To learn about the U.S. higher education system and international program office operations. Background: Worked in P.R. section and Planning and General Affairs Division at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan, 2005-2008; Officer for Personnel Exchange, International affairs Division at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan, 2008-2009. Education: B.S. Applied Chemistry, Osaka City University Languages: Japanese, English Contact: (530) 754-9403, |
UC Davis University Outreach and International Programs, 220 Mrak Hall, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, Tel (530) 754-9707