Pronouns - he/him/his
Fabrizio Mejia is currently serving as Acting Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion while VC Dania Matos is on leave.
Fabrizio Mejia is a transformative leader in higher education, deeply committed to equity, transformation, and justice, and currently serves as the Acting Vice Chancellor for the Division of Equity and Inclusion at UC Berkeley.
In his permanent role as Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Equity and Success in the Division of Equity and Inclusion, Fabrizio oversees programs such as the Basic Needs Center, Berkeley Underground Scholars, the Centers for Educational Equity and Excellence (CE3), the Disabled Students Program, and Equity and Inclusion STEM programs. These initiatives and services are critical in advancing the campus' mission of promoting equity, access, and inclusion to California's diverse student population. Throughout the course of his career, Fabrizio has been instrumental in visioning and co-building sustainable infrastructure for equity, including state and national higher education models for basic needs, undocumented students, and formerly incarcerated students—impacting thousands of lives across California and the nation.
Before his current role, Fabrizio worked as the Executive Director of CE3 and worked with low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented undergraduates at UC Berkeley as a Counselor and Director for 12 years in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). A counselor at heart, Fabrizio has matriculated through various roles at UC Berkeley, from his early days in student services to senior leadership. These diverse positions have profoundly shaped his leadership style, which is rooted in empathy, mentorship, and a deep commitment to all aspects of the Cal communities.
Drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation Latinx alumnus of UC Berkeley, Fabrizio’s commitment to equity and inclusion is not only rooted in his professional experience but also in his lived understanding of the barriers faced by underrepresented students. His work continues to reflect his belief in the transformative power of education and his dedication to ensuring that future generations have the support they need to succeed.
