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Grace Crvarich
Assistant Vice Chancellor, Process Improvement at UC Irvine
Grace Crvarich is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Process Improvement at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), a position she has held since October 2019. In her role, she oversees the DFA Program Development & Execution (DFA PDE) unit, which provides project management support for various initiatives within the Division of Finance and Administration (DFA) and other campus-wide projects.14
Professional Background:: Crvarich has over 25 years of experience in higher education. Before joining UCI, she served as the founding Senior Director of Finance at Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine, where she was instrumental in developing a comprehensive 10-year, $1 billion business case that encompassed accreditation, staffing, and financial planning.12 Additionally, she spent 15 years at UC San Francisco, focusing on facilities management and capital projects, and held a significant position at UC Berkeley as the Assistant Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer for the Division of Real Estate.13
Education:: Grace Crvarich earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University, East Bay, and an MBA from the University of San Francisco.12
Her extensive background in finance and administration within academic institutions positions her as a key leader in enhancing operational efficiencies and supporting strategic initiatives at UC Irvine.
