I am pleased to announce the appointment of David Bunn as Vice Provost of Research and Extension.
David Bunn served as director of the California Department of Conservation, managing a staff of over 600 scientists and professionals to promote the judicious use and conservation of energy, land and mineral resources. Previously, he served as deputy director of the California Department of Fish and Game and as a natural resources policy consultant for the California State Senate and Assembly.
For the last 18 months, Bunn directed the development of the UC Davis Graduate Program of Environmental Policy and Management (EPM), a unique professional program designed to train the next generation of environmental leaders and natural resources managers.
Bunn also served in previous positions at UC Davis, including associate director of the International Programs Office (now Global Engagement) in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. As an international project manager at the One Health Institute in the School of Veterinary Medicine, he managed research, training and capacity-building activities in East and West Africa and in Nepal over a nine-year period.
"I am thrilled to be appointed Vice Provost for Research and Extension," Bunn declared. "I am passionate about translating science to action and the critical role of extension for improving the lives of people in urban and rural communities.”
"I look forward to working with all of the terrific researchers and educators in UC Cooperative Extension and throughout the UC System, and with the many external collaborators. In particular, I am eager to support the county and REC directors in their important work," he added.
Bunn holds two graduate degrees from UC Davis: an M.S. in international agricultural development, and a Ph.D. in ecology. He also holds a B.S. in wildlife biology from UC Davis.
Bunn will begin as Vice Provost on August 16, 2021. He succeeds Mark Lagrimini as the Vice Provost for Research and Extension.
Please join me in welcoming David Bunn into his new role.
Sincerely,
Wendy Powers
Associate Vice President