The Vice Chancellor Fellows play a critical role within Student Affairs and the Cabinet of Student Leaders. Fellows build connections across campus, work on impactful projects and provide a student voice and perspective to our initiatives. Over the course of the academic year, their hard work and contributions to the division are an integral part of our success.
Application Information
Position Summary:
The VC Fellows work alongside the Vice Chancellor in the Office of Student Affairs, supporting special projects, shadowing leadership, serving as an ambassador, engaging student leaders and fulfilling administrative duties as necessary. The position offers valuable experience and leadership skills and is open to undergraduate, graduate or professional school students. Two fellows will be hired.
How to Apply: Applications are available on Handshake through March 13, 2026. (You must be signed into your student account on Handshake to access the application.)
Information Sessions will be held during the following dates:
- Register via Zoom for February 23, 2026 session from noon-1 p.m.
- Register via Zoom for February 26, 2026 session from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
2025-26 Fellows
Toussaint Pierre-Vargas - Vice Chancellor Fellow
Toussaint Pierre-Vargas is a first-generation American and a fourth-year International Relations and African American & African Studies double major. He brings a wealth of experience in policy research, student leadership and advocacy. He has served in the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office as a Federal Affairs Intern in Washington, D.C., conducted legal research in the Mississippi Delta with the Mississippi Workers’ Center for Human Rights, and supported students in his role as the Student Assistant for the African American & African Studies Department.
Toussaint will lead the Cabinet of Student Leaders while supporting initiatives and projects across the Division. He looks forward to advancing student-centered initiatives.
Toussaint can be reached at [email protected].
Fernando Valencia - Vice Chancellor Fellow
Fernando Valencia, raised in the Colusa County Area, is a fourth-year Human Development major with a minor in Public Health Sciences. Coming into UC Davis, Fernando became a part of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which set him up early for school. Inspired by EOP's impact on him, Fernando chose to give back, first as a Peer Advising Counselor and then as the Peer Coordinator for EOP.
He will run the Shadow an Aggie experience while also assisting and creating projects throughout the academic year. As a VC fellow, Fernando is most excited about working with the student leaders on campus and ensuring that we can resolve issues that affect student life.
Fernando can be reached at [email protected].
