Robert Penman
Ed.D. Student-CANDEL Cohort 21
Background
Robert Penman has more than two decades of experience in undergraduate admissions, recruitment, and outreach, most of that time at the University of California. He joined UC Davis as executive director of Undergraduate Admissions in 2021. In his role, he provides leadership for the recruitment and admissions of undergraduate students, as well as four K-to-14 outreach and academic preparation programs, and serves as the university’s chief outreach officer. His work supports the university’s commitment to making a world-class education accessible to students of all backgrounds and to further enhance the diversity of the student body. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from UC Riverside and a Master of Business Administration in marketing from Cal State Fullerton. In his free time, Robert enjoys spending time with his husband and their two dogs, traveling, working on their small ranch, and learning new skills.
Positions
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Chief Outreach Officer, UC Davis, 2021 – Present
Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, UC Berkeley, 2018-2021
Director of Recruitment & Marketing, Samuel Merritt University, 2015-2018
Events & Communications Coordinator, UC Office of the President, 2013-2015
Marketing and Communications Coordinator (final role), UC Riverside, 2003-2013
Board Member, Stockton Scholars, 2022-present
Member, National Association of College Admissions Counseling
Member, Western Association of College Admissions Counseling
