Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement Operations | University Development & Alumni Relations
Nancy McKinney is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Advancement Operations to the Vice Chancellor for University Development & Alumni Relations (UDAR) at UC Berkeley. With over two decades of experience in advancement and a deep understanding of university operations, Nancy brings extensive expertise in donor relations, gift compliance, data strategy, and institutional stewardship.
She started her UC Berkeley career as the Director of Stewardship, steadily expanding her portfolio through a subsequent campus role before assuming her current leadership position. Today, she...
Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff | Student Affairs
Bahar Navab is the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff for Student Affairs at UC Berkeley. With a deep commitment to student success and equity, Bahar brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, crisis management, and student-centered leadership across all facets of the undergraduate and graduate experience.
Previously, she served as Associate Dean of Students and Executive Director of the ASUC Student Union, where she led financial and operational reforms that improved student services and aligned resources with mission-driven goals. She also held the role of...
Interim Assistant Vice Provost and Chief of Staff | Academic Planning
Rebecca Sablo is the Interim Assistant Vice Provost and Chief of Staff to the Vice Provost for Academic Planning at UC Berkeley. With extensive experience in higher education administration, Rebecca brings deep expertise in academic operations, student affairs, curriculum management, and space planning.
Previously, she served in key leadership roles at UC Berkeley, including Assistant Dean of Administration & Finance in the L&S Division of Undergraduate Studies, Senior Associate Registrar, Associate Registrar for Curriculum, Records, and Graduation, and Assistant Dean of...
Jennifer Simon-O’Neill is the Chief of Staff and Senior Woman Administrator for the Athletics Department at UC Berkeley. With a strong background in collegiate athletics administration, Jennifer brings extensive expertise in operational leadership, Title IX compliance, and gender equity in sports.
Previously, she served as Associate Athletic Director at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, where she oversaw athletic operations and student-athlete development. At Berkeley, she manages day-to-day departmental operations, oversees strategic and athletic communications, and...
