Erika Jackson, Director of Institutional Analysis, will serve as the Interim Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, beginning September 14. Currently the Director of Institutional Analysis in Finance, Operations, and Administration, Jackson joined UC Davis 14 years ago as the Director of Policy and Analysis for Undergraduate Admissions. 

As Interim Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, Jackson will support the Provost’s Office in matters related to academic affairs, shared governance, campus budget, labor relations, issues management, enrollment planning, and executive personnel changes. She replaces Jason Stewart, who recently was selected as the new Chief of Staff for Chancellor May, a role he will begin on September 21.

“I am deeply grateful for Jason’s exceptional service as my Chief of Staff over nearly four years and I congratulate him on his new role supporting Chancellor May,” said Mary Croughan, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor. “Erika is highly collaborative, knowledgeable, and thoughtful, and she has been an outstanding partner on several initiatives and projects in the Provost’s Office. She will be a great addition to our office and I look forward to welcoming her to the team.” 

The search for a permanent Assistant Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor will be launched in the spring.