[Ucrfacultyandstaff] Interim Vice Chancellor and CFAO Transition

[UCR Chancellor]

Dear Campus Community,

Kim McDade will step down from her roles as interim vice chancellor for
Development and Alumni Engagement, or DAE, and chief financial and
administrative officer (CFAO), effective April 3, to serve as the vice
president, finance and controller at Hoag Hospital Foundation, based in
Newport Beach.

Since joining UC Riverside in 2018, Kim has led administrative operations
within DAE (formerly part of University Advancement) as the CFAO, managed
the infrastructure of closing Living the Promise, UCR’s first comprehensive
campaign, and the Beyond Brilliant fundraising initiative. She has worked
closely with the UCR Foundation Board of Trustees managing the Foundation’s
fiscal operations and endowment investments. Most recently, she led DAE
as interim vice chancellor during a critical period of transition and
momentum.

Kim’s leadership has been instrumental in strengthening operational
effectiveness across the organization. Her ability to streamline processes
and provide steady fiscal and administrative oversight has positioned both
the unit and the university for continued success. Her
contributions reflect a deep expertise in financial management and a strong
commitment to UCR’s mission.

As you may know, we are actively conducting a search for a permanent vice
chancellor for DAE, and that process will continue.

Given the scope and strategic importance of the role, I have appointed
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Alumni Engagement Jorge Ancona as the interim
vice chancellor for DAE effective April 3, continuing until the new vice
chancellor arrives on campus. Jorge brings broad experience in development
and alumni relations to the interim role, having served in his present role
at UCR since 2013. Prior to joining UCR, Jorge worked in an alumni
relations leadership position at UCLA, and in alumni relations and
philanthropy at UC Irvine.

I am confident this approach will ensure continuity and allow DAE to move
forward without disruption.

Please join me in thanking Kim for her many contributions to UC Riverside
over the past eight years and in wishing her continued success in her next
chapter. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Jorge for
his willingness to step into this important role.


Sincerely,
S. Jack Hu, Ph.D.
Chancellor
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