Alyssa Arnold is an experienced higher education professional with a focus on student success and program development. Currently serving as Director of AvenueB at the University of California, Davis since September 2020, Alyssa has held notable positions including Director of Special Projects at Uncommon Schools and Coordinator of Academic Affairs at Kingsborough Community College, where responsibilities included managing grant-funded programs aimed at improving student retention and success rates. Prior roles involved leadership in academic projects at the Research Foundation of The City University of New York and various capacities at Kingsborough Community College, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing educational outcomes for diverse student populations. Alyssa holds a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and English Literature from Colgate University.