Jessie Murray, Chief Administrative Officer of the Orange Cluster, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award for Exceptional University Management—the highest staff recognition at UC Davis.
Jessie was honored for her exceptional initiative and leadership in creating a significant and positive impact on the UC Davis community over the past 18 months. As CAO of the Orange Cluster, which supports the Departments of Communication, Linguistics, and Political Science, Jessie oversees a $15 million portfolio and plays a crucial role in aligning resources to support instruction, research, and service. Jessie’s work has made a lasting difference in building long- term financial stability and expanding student-centered initiatives across the cluster. We are proud to celebrate her well-earned recognition and grateful for her outstanding contributions to our department.
For more information about the award and this year’s recipients, visit the 2025 Chancellor’s Staff Award Winners page.
