Parent and Family Council

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The UC Davis Parent and Family Council is a group of parent and family member volunteers who are committed to improving the quality of the university experience for the entire UC Davis community. 

Apply for the 2026-2027 Parent & Family Council

Thank you for your interest in the Parent Council. Apply by September 25, 2026 to be considered for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

Questions? Contact [email protected]. 

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2026 - 2027 Aggie Parent and Family Association Parent Council Leadership

President:  Pablo Arias-Camano

Vice President: April Grant

Committee Chairs

Campus Events Committee Co-Chairs:         Danni Thurston and Barbara McPherson-Moore

Selection & Recruitment Committee Chair: Robert Graser

Coffee Chat Committee Co-Chairs:             Karon Campbell-Trader and Greg Larson

Parent Pop-Up Committee Chair: Betsy Lenahan

Communications Chair: Tiffanie Yee

Council members contribute by engaging with the university in numerous ways such as:

  • Facilitate communication and representing the interests of Aggie parents by sharing their opinions, concerns and feedback with university representatives. Increase parent engagement at university-sponsored campus and regional events.
  • Discuss issues impacting the student experience at UC Davis and make unified recommendations as needed to Parent and Family Programs.
  • Attend at least two meetings per academic year, one in conjunction with Parent & Family Weekend (fall quarter) and one in conjunction with Picnic Day (spring quarter).
  • Promote the mission and activities of UC Davis among personal and professional contacts and networks.
  • Participate in volunteer opportunities and serve as UC Davis ambassadors throughout the year, including at Orientations and Aggie Welcomes, Move-In Day, Parent and Family Weekend, Picnic Day and regional events.
  • Welcome new parents in your geographic area.
  • Assist with regional parent receptions and admitted student events.
  • Assist and advise the university in strategies to engage parents in important volunteer roles.
  • Council members must be members of the Aggie Parent and Family Association.
  • Council members are strongly encouraged, but not required, to make an annual gift to UC Davis.
  • Council members are asked to encourage other parents to volunteer.
  • Serve a two-year term of service, with the option of a second two-year term.