This year’s FOA Excellence Awards highlight staff who helped FOA work more efficiently by improving systems, building practical skills and strengthening collaboration — making everyday work easier across the organization.
Cesilio “Cess” Mercado was appointed deputy fire chief of the UC Davis Fire Department effective Jan. 5, a position he has held in an acting and interim capacity since November.
Jessica Lewis, a UC Davis alumna and employee of nearly twenty years, is stepping into a new leadership role as director of Budget Operations within BIA.
Newly appointed UC Davis fire chief Nate Hartinger ’00 identified his career path by the time he graduated with dual degrees in communication and sociology. He’s since worked with the campus fire department for 25 years and counting.
Following a national search, UC Davis has selected Nathaniel Hartinger as Fire Chief. An Aggie and 25-year veteran of the UC Davis Fire Department, Hartinger has served in every rank and brings a deep commitment to the campus and community he’s long called home.
FOA is launching a new website audit program to help departments keep their content accurate, accessible and user-friendly. All FOA websites must live within our Site Factory platform, and new site requests should be submitted to FOA Communications for review.
After a distinguished career in the U.S. Navy, UC San Diego and UC Davis, Blair Stephenson retires as Associate Vice Chancellor. Known for his loyalty, strategic leadership and dedication to people, Blair has made a lasting difference through service, mentorship and collaboration.
Finance, Operations and Administration teams have been hard at work laying groundwork and providing essential support to help fulfill the vision of Aggie Square, UC Davis' new innovation district on the Sacramento campus.
Meet the dedicated UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars, student mentors and FOA supervisors who work together to advance our mission and build a more inclusive workplace.
This year’s FOA Excellence Awards spotlight individuals who redefined expectations. Whether transforming campus logistics, building bridges across departments or leading through challenges, these honorees embody the innovation, collaboration and resilience that define UC Davis.
Since 2020, the Staff Emergency Fund has provided nearly $375,000 in vital assistance to hundreds of staff members facing unexpected financial hardships.
