Richard Allen serves as Interim Vice Chancellor for Research with overall responsibility for UC Berkeley’s research endeavors starting on August 1, 2026. He provides primary leadership in research policy, planning, and administration, including relations between the university and industry, research compliance, research communications, and research support for the Berkeley campus. His administrative portfolio includes management of over fifty campus research units, twelve research museums and remote field stations, and research administration offices including the Office of...
Lisa Alvarez-Cohen is the Vice Provost for Academic Planning at UC Berkeley. With decades of experience in higher education leadership and research, Lisa brings extensive expertise in environmental engineering, academic strategy, and faculty governance.
Previously, she served as Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and as Chair of the Berkeley Faculty Senate, where she guided major initiatives across academic planning and university policy. Lisa is also the Fred and Claire Sauer Professor at UC Berkeley, known for her pioneering research in environmental...
Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division
Lisa García Bedolla is the Vice Provost for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate Division at UC Berkeley, as well as a Professor in the School of Education. With extensive experience in political science and education research, Lisa brings deep expertise in addressing educational and political inequalities through intersectional and interdisciplinary approaches.
Previously, she has consulted for presidential campaigns, advised statewide ballot efforts, and partnered with over a dozen community organizations to empower low-income communities of color. Lisa’s research has earned...
Acting Associate Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations
Gina Daly has worked in public service for over 20 years at the federal, state and local level. For the past fifteen years, she has served as Director of Federal Relations for the University of California, first at UC Davis, and then for the past decade as UC Berkeley's federal advocate. Daly works with the regional Congressional delegation and appropriators to advocate for increased federal research funding, student financial aid dollars and against budget cuts. In 2025, she received the Chancellor's Outstanding Staff Award She has also served in leadership...
Marc Fisher is the Vice Chancellor for Administration at UC Berkeley. With extensive leadership experience in university operations, Marc brings deep expertise in organizational management, strategic planning, and operational excellence in support of public higher education.
Previously, he served as Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services at UC Santa Barbara, where he led key initiatives to enhance campus operations and infrastructure. At Berkeley, Marc oversees a division of more than 2,000 staff, directing units such as People & Culture, Information Technology, Capital...
Associate Chancellor and Chief Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Officer
Khira Griscavage is the Associate Chancellor and Chief Ethics, Risk, and Compliance Officer (CERCO) at UC Berkeley. With a multifaceted background in finance, consulting, and higher education administration, Khira brings extensive expertise in ethics, compliance, risk management, and organizational leadership.
Previously, she served as Director of Operations and Professional Development for McKinsey & Company’s West Coast offices, overseeing administrative, operating, and talent functions across multiple locations. She also held leadership roles in public sector finance as a...
Interim Vice Chancellor, University Development and Alumni Relations
Julie Morgan Hooper (she/her/hers), CFRE, is the interim Vice Chancellor for University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) at the University of California, Berkeley. She provides campus-wide leadership on all philanthropic endeavors. In her role, Julie serves as President of the UC Berkeley Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation that raises, invests, and administers private funds for the campus. She also provides oversight and guidance to the activities of approximately 25 different advancement programs in the schools, colleges, and campus units.
Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff | Office of the Chancellor
Rosemary Kim is the Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff to the Chancellor at UC Berkeley, bringing over 26 years of dedicated service to the university. In this role, she provides strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance institutional priorities and support the Office of the Chancellor in guiding the university’s long-term vision. Previously, she has held key roles across multiple divisions, including University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance, where she was Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief of Staff. She has been a trusted advisor to senior leadership, managing high-impact initiatives in policy development, crisis management, and large-scale data projects.
Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff | Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Andrea Lambert-Tan is the Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at UC Berkeley. With over 22 years of experience in education administration, Andrea brings extensive expertise in operational strategy, organizational development, and campus leadership.
Previously, she held multiple roles at UC Berkeley, including Director of Student Services, Organizational Consultant, and Learning and Development Lead. She has also contributed to the campus community as a BSA mentor, past co-chair of the Berkeley Facilitator Network (BFN...
Jay Larson is serving as Co-Director of Athletics at Cal for the 2025-26 year. Larson and Jenny Simon-O’Neill – who serves alongside Larson as Co-Director of Athletics – were formally appointed by Chancellor Rich Lyons into these positions on July 2, 2025, establishing an innovative leadership structure. In this role, Larson and Simon-O’Neill oversee a broad-based athletics program, shaping the department's future amid sweeping changes in college sports.
Larson brings two decades of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration. He...
