Christina Chase

Christina Chase is a highly accomplished finance and accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector, including more than a decade in higher education. Currently, she serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services at UC San Diego and is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the UC San Diego Foundation.

As Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services at UC San Diego, Christina leads a comprehensive range of services that support the university's fundraising and engagement efforts, including gift services, foundation and board operations, gift policy administration, donor and fund stewardship, gift accounting, and investment operations and reporting. As CFO and COO of the UC San Diego Foundation, she is responsible for the financial stewardship and operational management of the foundation's assets, working closely with the Board of Directors and various committees.

Prior to joining UC San Diego, Christina served as the Controller and CFO of the UCLA Foundation and CFO of the UCLA Investment Company. Christina is a licensed attorney and a certified public accountant in California. She earned her Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in taxation from the UCLA School of Law and her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Georgia State University. She is an active volunteer and leader in various professional organizations, including the University Credit Union Supervisory Committee, UCLA Law Women LEAD, and the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

With her extensive experience, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence, Christina continues to make significant contributions to the advancement of higher education and the non-profit sector.