Position Title
Senior Events Manager
WHAT I DO
Bianca Bussey is a Senior Events Manager in the Office of the Chancellor at UC Davis under the department of Ceremonies and Special Events. Operating with a high degree and experience in event planning, Bianca is responsible for planning and executing high-level events on behalf of the Chancellor and Provost. Her events vary in size, locations, and venues on-and-off campus to help further advance the mission and goals of the university.
Bianca maintains a portfolio of annual events and special projects for the Office of the Chancellor and collaboratively hosted events with the University of California Office of the President, academic departments, student services departments, donors and alumni. Her memorable events include various building dedications, Picnic Day parade and Commencement.
MORE ABOUT ME
Bianca’s career at UC Davis began in 2017, where she served as an event manager with Undergraduate Admissions to curate impressionable events and experiences for prospective students, newly-admitted students and their families. Bianca spent five-years polishing her event skill sets while building rapport with partners and services providers across campus. Before accepting her current position with Ceremonies & Special Events, Bianca’s previous event portfolio included UC Counselors Conference, Aggie Day (formerly known as Decision UC Davis), Discover UC Davis, Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS) Summit, and The Puente Student Leadership Conference.
Academically, Bianca holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media, Communication and Journalism from Fresno State University, with an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations. During her time at Fresno State, Bianca planned on-campus events and celebrations for the campus community. She then moved her experiences to the dynamic entertainment industry in Las Vegas and local non-profit organizations in the Central Valley.
Beyond her professional career, Bianca's passions encompass maintaining an active fitness routine of boxing, running, and high-intensity workouts. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends.
When you see Bianca at an event feel free to ask her about her sneaker collection.
Affiliations
Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance (APSA)
North American Association of Commencement Officers (NAACO)
UC Davis Diversity, Equity and Inclusion