Student Advisors

Undergraduate Student Advisors to the Chancellor (SAC)

The undergraduate student advisors to the Chancellors foster communication between students and the administration by listening and responding to student issues and advocating on their behalf. Read more about the mission of the Student Advisors to the Chancellor at https://sac.ucdavis.edu/

Chancellor’s Undergraduate Advisory Board (CUAB)

The purpose of the Chancellor's Undergraduate Advisory Board (CUAB) is to advise the administration on major initiatives that impact the academic student experience on a variety of topics, which include but are not limited to student enrollment, research and creative activity, diversity, international experiences, academic advising, campus climate and other aspects of undergraduate student life. Read more at https://sac.ucdavis.edu/chancellors-undergraduate-advisory-board

Graduate Student Advisor to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Chancellor 

The Graduate Student Advisor to the Dean of Graduate Studies and Chancellor (GSADC) is the campus graduate student representative serving as a voice for graduate student concerns, needs and perspectives. In addition to their work with the Chancellor, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Council and other campus leaders, the GSADC meets with graduate students, the Graduate Student Association, and other graduate student groups and organizations.

  • Daniel Castaneda
    Graduate Student Advisor to the Dean and Chancellor
    2023-2024

Chancellor's Graduate and Professional Student Advisory Board (CGPSA)

The Chancellor's Graduate and Professional Student Advisory Board (CGPSA) was established to facilitate direct communication between the Chancellor and graduate and professional students. The board informs students about activities within the Offices of the Chancellor and advocates for and provides comprehensive recommendations to the Chancellor on areas of graduate and professional student need. Chaired by the Graduate Student Advisor to the Dean and the Chancellor (GSADC), the CGPSA board comprises 15-21 current graduate and professional students representing a variety of departments, graduate groups, professional schools, and perspectives on graduate student life. The board’s membership also reflects the diversity of graduate student experiences and identities across gender, race, class, ability, age, sexuality, and nationality.

  • Daniel Castaneda
    Chair, 2023 - 2024
  • Doreen Joseph
    Vice Chair 
  • Monica Ardon
    Member 
  • Catelyn Bridges
    Member
  • Elias Bunting
    Member
  • Temidire Dada 
    Member
  • Oluwafemi Falade
    Member
  • Trevor Gannalo
    Member
  • Sally Hang
    Member
  • Geneva Jost
    Member
  • Robin Kay
    Member
  • Haley Konoval
    Member
  • Alexandra Lazar
    Member
  • Emmanuel Momoh
    Member
  • Andres (David) Morales
    Member
  • Celeste Navas
    Member
  • Abbibrinda Senthil
    Member
  • Emily Sklar
    Member
  • Hawanya Smith
    Member
  • Christina Thomas
    Member
  • Hareem Zahid
    Member