Charlene A. Mattison is the assistant dean of college relations and development for the UC Davis College of Letters and Science. She is responsible for fostering external relationships that strengthen the college, increasing awareness and support for college priorities and Big Ideas, and securing funding support for the college’s various programs and projects. Prior to her role at UC Davis, Charlene worked as the assistant dean for the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. Before that, she served at the University of Colorado at Denver as well as Sacramento State University. Charlene has more than 17 years of experience in organization management and university administration. She earned her J.D. at the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law.