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Photo: William B. Lacy 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, Department of
Human Ecology
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,
Executive Assistant: Sheena Link, (530) 752-6376,

Background
Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Welcome from William B. Lacy
Remarks and Writings

Adrienne Martín, Associate Vice Provost, International Programs
(Since January 2011)
Duties: Provides leadership for UC Davis international initiatives and programs.
Other UC Davis posts: Professor of Spanish in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese 1996-present
Education: B.A. Spanish, San Francisco State University; M.A. Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University; Ph.D. Romance Languages and Literatures, Harvard University.
Contact: (530) 752-0860,
Executive Assistant: Parvin Damania, (530) 754-9707,

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)
Welcome from Adrienne Martín

Marc Schenker, Associate Vice Provost, Outreach and Engagement
(Since July 2012)
Duties: Provides leadership for UC Davis outreach and engagement efforts at the local, state and international level.
Other UC Davis posts: Co-Director, Migration and Health Center of Expertise, University of California Global Health Institute 2009 – Present; Founding Director, Migration and Health Research Center 2009 – Present; Department Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, 1995 – 2007; Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine (Renamed Public Health Sciences) 1995 – Present; Professor of Medicine 1992 – Present; Founding Director, UC Agricultural Health and Safety Center 1990 – Present; Associate Professor of Medicine 1987-1992
Background: Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease and Occupational Medicine. Instructor of Medicine, Harvard 1980-1983.
Education: B.S. UC Berkeley; M.D. UC San Francisco; M.P.H, Harvard University
Languages: Spanish (Moderate)
Contact: (530) 754-8942,
Executive Assistant: Parvin Damania, (530) 754-9707,

Photo: Robert Kerr Robert Kerr, Assistant Vice Provost, 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,
Executive Assistant: Jennifer Wade, (530) 754-8828,

Welcome from Robert Kerr

Ruth Uy Asmundson, Special Assistant to the Vice Provost
(Since October 2010)
Duties: With particular focus on the Philippines, promotes strategic international development goals of the Office of the Vice Provost, University Outreach and International Programs. Strengthens UC Davis presence in the Philippines, including the existing alumni network.
Background: Ambassador to Davis Sister Cities 2010-12; Mayor, Davis, Calif. 2004-06, 2008-10; President, Davis Board of Education 1994, 1998; Office Manager - International House•Davis 1988-1989; Chemistry Professor - Adamson University, 1964-66, 1972-73
Education: Ph.D., Agricultural Chemistry, UC Davis; M.S. Chemistry, Wilkes University, Pennsylvania; B.S., Chemistry, Adamson University, Philippines
Languages: English, Tagalog, Ilocano
Contact: 530-753-7884,

Shu Geng, Faculty Assistant to the Vice Provost
(Since March 2009)
Duties: Strengthen the UC Davis bilateral relationships with Chinese universities and research institutes;Strengthen the existing UC Davis Alumni Networks in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China.
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.
Background: Biostatistician of Upjohn Company 1972 to 1976; Professor and Dean of the School of Environment and Urban Studies of Peking University’s Shenzhen Graduate School May 2008 - Present. American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow 1995; American Society of Agronomy Fellow 1997
Education: Ph.D. Kansas State
Languages: Chinese
Contact:

Linxia Liang , Director, Asian International Programs
(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,

Jennie Konsella-Norene, International Funding Analyst
(Since August 2010)
Duties: Advises and promotes international funding opportunities for faculty and students. Supports Fulbright Scholar Program and Seed Grants for Outreach and International Activities.
Other UC Davis posts: Program Coordinator, UC Davis Summer Abroad, 2010 - Present
Background: International Studies Abroad Study Abroad Coordinator/Recruiter 2006-2008. Culture and language facilitator, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2003-2004. Certified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
Education: B.S., Human Development, UC Davis; M.P.A. International Development and Management Higher and Professional Education, Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Languages: Spanish
Contact: (530) 754-9403,

Jennifer (Wong) Wade, 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,

Sheena Link, Executive Assistant to Vice Provost
(Since October 2011)
Duties: Provides daily administrative support to the Vice Provost for University Outreach and International Programs (UOIP). Assists in the administration and coordination of the UOIP Executive Council.
Background: Executive Assistant at Association of California Symphony Orchestras (2010-2011), Membership Coordinator for Rotary Club of Sacramento (2008-2010).
Languages: French (Intermediate), German (Elementary)
Education: M.A. Liberal Arts, CSU Sacramento (in progress); B.A. English, Comparative Literature, UC Santa Barbara
Contact: (530) 752-6376,

Parvin Damania, Administrative Assistant to Associate Vice Provost-International Programs and Outreach and Engagement
(Since September 2001)
Duties: Provides administrative support to Adrienne Martín; 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) 754-9707,

Chloe Fox, Student Assistant
(Since March 2013)
Duties: Provides general office clerical support.
Education: Currently pursuing a B.A. International Relations with emphasis on World Trade and Development
Languages: Spanish (Basic)
Contact: (530) 754-9707,

Carly Sandstrom, Student Assistant
(Since June 2012)
Duties: Provides general office clerical support.
Background: Intern to Governor’s Let’s Get Healthy California Task Force 2012; External Affairs Commission Chair for Associated Students of UC Davis 2011-2012; UC Davis Pi Beta Phi Philanthropy Chair 2012; Program Assistant for John’s Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Education: Currently pursuing a B.A Economics and B.A. International Relations with emphasis on Peace and Security
Languages: Spanish and French
Contact: (530) 754-9707,