Denise Davis
Governmental and Community Relations at University of California, Riverside
- Role
- Redlands City Council Member at City of Redlands
- Location
- Redlands, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Denise Davis
Denise Davis brings over 18 years of experience in higher education, government, and public service, with a proven track record of advancing community-driven solutions and equitable policies. She has expertise in Government and Community Relations, Higher Education, Leadership, and Equity and Inclusion. As a Council Member for the City of Redlands, Davis actively contributes to regional progress through her work on committees and boards, including Omnitrans and Confire JPA. Her public service has extended to the state level as an appointee to the Dental Hygiene Board of California and as a former Assembly District Delegate. She is also the founder of the Persist Women’s Political Engagement Conference at UC Riverside, a platform dedicated to empowering women in civic leadership since 2017. A seasoned public servant and higher education staff/faculty member, Davis has led successful initiatives, demonstrating her strategic acumen and passion for education, advocacy, and public affairs. Known for her ability to navigate complex systems, build coalitions, and deliver results, she is committed to driving policy, programs, and initiatives that make a tangible difference in people’s lives.Davis is focused on expanding her impact in government or public affairs, leveraging her leadership, policy expertise, and dedication to community advocacy. She welcomes opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions that foster stronger, more inclusive and thriving communities.
Experience
Redlands City Council Member
Dec 2018 — Present · Redlands, CA, US
Education
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
MSc, Social and Cultural Psychology
2007 — 2008
University of Redlands
BA, Social Psychology of Gender and Multiculturalism for Social Change
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Higher Education
- Leadership Development
- Fundraising
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Research
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Public Speaking
- Student Affairs
- Curriculum Design
- Non-Profits
- Teaching
- Policy
- Youth Advocacy
- Student Leadership
- Social Media
- Program Development
- Volunteer Management
- Public Policy
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Academic Advising
- Community Outreach
- Student Development
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