Denisha Bland

Denisha Bland is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership and community engagement. Currently serving as Associate Director at SAYS | UC Davis since October 2011 and as Emcee at the Mondavi Center since October 2017, Denisha plays a pivotal role in hosting events and ensuring positive guest experiences. Previously, Denisha held the position of Student Director at the UC Davis Student Recruitment and Retention Center, where responsibilities included overseeing programs and fostering unity within the community. In addition, Denisha has experience as a Host for the Sacramento Women’s March, Lead Poet-Mentor Educator for Sacramento Area Youth Speaks, and Youth Advocate with AmeriCorps. Denisha's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in African-American/Black Studies from the University of California, Davis, and an Associate of Arts in Organizational Communication from Cosumnes River College.