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Vice President

Barbara Allen-Diaz was appointed vice president – agriculture and natural resources September 15, 2011.

The Vice President provides administrative leadership for the University of California's programs in Agriculture and Natural Resources. As chief executive officer, she provides overall direction to the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources in the development and articulation of shared values and visions. Because the Division is the land-grant arm of the University, the Vice President serves as director of the California Agricultural Experiment Station and of California Cooperative Extension, as well as chair of the ANR Executive Council.

The Vice President seeks funding opportunities in support of programs and collaborates with non-UC entities as the primary contact with higher education groups, government agencies, and commodity and public organizations to achieve common goals.

In addition, the Vice President oversees the Office of Assistant Vice President - Business Operations and the Director of the Research and Extension Center System & Associate Director of Cooperative Extension and the Agricultural Experiment Station

Photo of Barbara H Allen-Diaz Barbara H Allen-Diaz
Title: Vice President, Director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, Director of Cooperative Extension, and Professor and Russell Rustici Chair in Rangeland Management
Phone: (510) 987-9359
Fax: (510) 832-8612
Email: barbara.allen-diaz@ucop.edu

 

Photo of Jan Corlett Jan Corlett
Title: Chief of Staff to the Vice President ANR
Phone: (510) 287-3343
Fax: (510) 451-2317
Email: jan.corlett@ucop.edu

 

Mary Lyall
Title: Executive Administrative Analyst
Phone: (510) 987-0616
Fax: (510) 451-2317
Email: mary.lyall@ucop.edu

 
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