Managing Executive Director of Development
College of Biological Sciences
jescott@ucdavis.edu
(530) 752-2097
215 Green Hall
Jennifer Scott is the managing executive director of development for the College of Biological Sciences, leading its fundraising efforts and overseeing a talented and dynamic development team. Since 2013, Jennifer has been helping individuals achieve their philanthropic goals of creating a meaningful impact in the areas they are most passionate about and cementing their legacy at UC Davis. Prior to joining UC Davis, Jennifer managed marketing communications and planned giving programs for Mercy Foundation at Dignity Health, and was a broadcast journalist for various media, including National Public Radio and its affiliates and KRON-TV 4. Jennifer is widely recognized for her commitment to excellence and collaboration, which earned her the Employee of the Year DEVAR Excellence Award in 2019 and the College of Biological Sciences’ Principles of Community Staff Award in 2021.