Veterinary Medicine Leadership

	Michael D. Lairmore Dean Leadership and oversight of all School of Veterinary Medicine activities, strategic planning, major initiatives, management of personnel, facilities and funding resources, and promotion of the school through public relations, outreach and development activities. - More Telephone - (530) 752-1361 / Email - mdlairmore@ucdavis.edu
	John R. Pascoe Executive Associate Dean Shares leadership responsibility for development and stewardship of school resources and programs, oversees new initiatives, academic personnel and facilities planning, promotes external relations, communications and outreach activities. Telephone - (530) 752-1384 / Email - jrpascoe@ucdavis.edu
	Joie Watson Associate Dean of Professional Education Manages the professional DVM Curriculum by providing administrative support to the students, faculty, and staff for development, delivery, evaluation, and modification of the curriculum, as well as oversight of teaching facilities and equipment, and educational computing support. Telephone - (530) 754-5336 / Email - jlwatson@ucdavis.edu
	Karl Jandrey Associate Dean of Admissions and Student Programs Leads the development of innovative programs that support multicultural education, diversity, equitable admissions practices, student scholarships and financial aid, mental health and wellness programs, and veterinary student leadership and career development. Telephone - (530) 752-1383 / Email - kejandrey@ucdavis.edu
	Patricia A. Conrad Associate Dean of Global Programs Leads efforts to promote, facilitate and support global research, education and service programs that advance the health of animals, people and the environment Telephone - (530) 219-4079 / Email - paconrad@ucdavis.edu
	Issac N. Pessah Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs Leadership to enhance the school’s research portfolio through extramural funding opportunities, maintain shared equipment resource inventory, promote training of future veterinary scientists, oversee contracts and grant administration within the school, and oversight for graduate groups managed by the school. Telephone - (530) 752-6865 / Email - inpessah@ucdavis.edu
	Jane E. Sykes Chief Veterinary Medical Officer of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) - Associate Dean of Veterinary Medical Center Operations Responsible for the management and fiscal integrity of the VMTH, ensuring the academic quality of the clinical learning environment for DVM students and house officers, overseeing the quality and excellence of clinical patient care, and the operational efficiency of all academic and clinical service activities. Telephone - (530) 752-2957 / Email - jesykes@ucdavis.edu
	Mary M. McNally Executive Assistant Dean, Administration Schoolwide responsibility for finances and funding strategies, budgets for large capital projects, facility renovations and space assignments, oversees school information technology, safety and administrative processes throughout the school, and staff personnel resources/policies. Telephone - (530) 752-0639 / Email - mmmcnally@ucdavis.edu
	Hyemi Sevening Assistant Dean of Advancement Leads the philanthropic efforts for the school, oversees donor cultivation and stewardship activities, strategically plans capital and programmatic advancement campaigns in support of the school’s major goals and initiatives. Telephone - (530) 752-0122 / Email - hsevening@ucdavis.edu
	Tom Hinds Director of Strategic Planning and Communications Leads communications and marketing for the school, including ensuring that communications activities are advancing the school and hospital strategic plans. Telephone - (530) 752-1362 / Email - thinds@ucdavis.edu