This page lists notable alumni of the University of California, Davis.
Academics
University presidents
Professors
Science
Astronauts
Computer science
Engineering
Economics James C. Cox, economist at Georgia State University Ahmad Faruqui, defense analyst and economist Masami Imai, Japanese economist Timothy Francis McCarthy, financial services chief executive Mahmoud Solh, Lebanese agricultural economist and genetic scientist; director general of the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
Biology
Geosciences Gabriel Filippelli, biogeochemist Christopher G. Newhall, volcanologist
Other
Arts, entertainment, and literature
Fine art
Music
Literature
Film and television
Comedy Bruce Baum, comedian Tim Lee, comedian Hasan Minhaj, comedian
Other Jenny Cho, broadcaster Jenn Im, fashion and beauty vlogger Tiffany Lam, beauty queen, Miss Hong Kong 2002 Mike Pondsmith, game designer Henry Wofford, SportsNet Central anchor/reporter for Comcast SportsNet in San Francisco
Athletics
Olympians
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Nick Aliotti, defensive coordinator for University of Oregon Mike Bellotti, former head football coach for the University of Oregon Rolf Benirschke, placekicker for the San Diego Chargers of the NFL Bob Biggs, former head coach for UC Davis Chris Carter, former wide receiver for Seattle Seahawks Jonathan Compas, former NFL offensive lineman, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kevin Daft, offensive coordinator for UC Davis Bo Eason, safety for the Houston Oilers of the NFL Daniel Fells, tight end for the Denver Broncos Bakari Grant, wide receiver for Calgary Stampeders Mark Grieb, quarterback for the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League Daryl Gross, executive director of Intercollegiate Athletics, California State University, Los Angeles Nathaniel Hackett, offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills Ejiro Evero defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos Paul Hackett, former head coach for University of Pittsburgh and University of Southern California Dan Hawkins, former head coach for the University of Colorado, Boise State and UC Davis Aggies football Khari Jones, Arena Football League and Canadian Football League quarterback and sports reporter Bryan Lee-Lauduski, former quarterback for Iowa Barnstormers Brad Lekkerkerker, offensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL Cory Lekkerkerker, offensive lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL Chris Mandeville, defensive back Rich Martini, former wide receiver for Oakland Raiders Casey Merrill, NFL defensive end Mike Moroski, NFL quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers Ken O'Brien, 11-year quarterback for the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles, first round selection in 1983 NFL draft J. T. O'Sullivan, former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals Chris Petersen, former head coach for the University of Washington and Boise State Frank Scalercio, former head coach for Sonoma State Cossacks Colton Schmidt, punter for the Buffalo Bills Kermit Schmidt, NFL running back Elliot Vallejo, former player for Oakland Raiders Demario Warren, former head coach for Southern Utah Thunderbirds Mike Wise, NFL defensive end
Golf Brad Bell, professional golfer from Sacramento, California Scott Gordon, professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour Matt Marshall, professional golfer from Carlton, Oregon Demi Runas, professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour
Soccer
Wrestling Urijah Faber, wrestler; retired professional mixed martial artist, formerly WEC featherweight champion and UFC bantamweight contender John Hennigan, professional wrestler known for his time in WWE as Johnny Nitro and John Morrison Tim Lajcik, retired mixed martial artist, stuntman, and actor
Other Alycia Moulton, tennis player Dave Scott, 6-time champion at Ironman World Championship Shiva Vashishat, cricket player
Business
Government
Foreign officials
Federal government
Ambassadors Leslie A. Bassett, U.S. ambassador to Paraguay Kathleen A. FitzGibbon, U.S. ambassador to Niger Anthony Godfrey, U.S. ambassador to Serbia Sheila Gwaltney, U.S. ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Scot Marciel, U.S. ambassador to Myanmar Erin Elizabeth McKee, U.S. ambassador to the Solomon Islands Howard Van Vranken, U.S. ambassador to Botswana
United States representatives Cal Dooley, former congressman, also president and CEO of National Food Processors Association Dave Loebsack, former congressman, Iowa, 2nd district George Miller, former congressman, California, 7th district Jimmy Panetta, congressman, California, 19th district Kim Schrier, Congresswoman, Washington, 8th district Jackie Speier, former congresswoman, California, 12th district (2008–2013), 14th district (2013–2023)
State government
Mayors
Judges
Military Bradley Becker, retired United States Army lieutenant general Howard B. Bromberg, retired lieutenant general, United States Army deputy chief of Staff William H. Forster, retired United States Army lieutenant general Bonnie Burnham Potter, first female physician in the Navy Medical Corps to be selected for flag rank John M. Wood, retired major general in the United States Air Force; former commander of the Third Air Force
Other
Winemaking
Miscellaneous
See also List of University of California, Davis faculty
References
External links Famous UC Davis Alumni on the Davis Wiki