Mark Delos Reyes Davis is Vice Chancellor for University Relations at UC Santa Cruz and President of the UC Santa Cruz Foundation. He leads the university’s external engagement efforts overseeing raising philanthropic support, strengthening relationships with university stakeholders, and promoting the good work of the campus.

Davis has spent more than two decades in higher education administration with responsibility for driving a wide range of initiatives. He previously served as senior adviser to two university presidents and has overseen alumni relations, international relations, executive communications, and campaign planning. Prior to joining UC Santa Cruz in 2020, he served as the associate vice president for university advancement and campaign director at Carnegie Mellon University and held senior roles at Rice University.