Leslie Schibsted is the Interim Vice Chancellor for University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) at UC Berkeley. With nearly two decades of experience in higher education advancement, Leslie brings extensive expertise in campaign strategy, constituent engagement, and fundraising leadership.
Previously, she served as Executive Director of Campaign Planning and Constituent Partnerships at UDAR, where she helped lead the historic $7.37 billion Light the Way campaign. Before that, she was Assistant Dean of Development and Alumni Relations at the Haas School of Business, where she played a key role in raising over $69 million and completing a $75 million campaign for Chou Hall. She has also held senior advancement roles at San Diego State University and California State University, Chico.
Leslie holds a BS in Business Administration and Marketing from UC Berkeley. A proud alumna, she is deeply committed to Berkeley’s public mission and leads with a collaborative spirit to elevate fundraising and foster an inclusive, meaningful staff experience.
