Catherine Cronquist Browning

Catherine Cronquist Browning currently serves as the Assistant Vice Provost and Chief of Staff for the Division of Undergraduate Education at the University of California, Berkeley since January 2024. Previously, Catherine held the position of Assistant Dean of Educational Programs and New Initiatives at UC Berkeley's College of Computing, Data Science, and Society from November 2023 to February 2024. From June 2015 to November 2023, Catherine worked at the UC Berkeley School of Information as Assistant Dean of Academic Programs, Equity, & Inclusion and as Associate Director of Student Affairs, earning recognition as a two-time "Spot Award" winner. Additional experience includes roles such as Instructional Planning Coordinator and Interim Executive Director of Educational Initiatives. Catherine also has a background in teaching and consulting, including a Ph.D. in English from UC Berkeley and a B.A. in English from the University of Idaho. Further education includes a certificate in Student Affairs and Higher Education Administration from UC Berkeley Extension.