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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, |
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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, |