About

Anya supervises the Undergraduate Advising Center. She is responsible for the administration of the Economics, History, and East Asian Studies programs, as well as the Latin American and Hemispheric Studies minor. She also provides undergraduate support to Military Science and serves as the back-up CAO.

Leadership Philosophy

I believe in the power of collaboration. I strive to be team oriented and communicative with a clear vision and expectations. I value the expertise of those around me. I see my job as providing a space for growth while ensuring needs of the organization are met. I honor diverse identities and strengths. I endeavor to create a space for dialogue, creativity, and efficiency.

Advising Philosophy

My approach to advising is influenced by my own personal philosophy of respecting and putting my trust in people as human beings. I focus on students as a whole people, not just a singular identity.  I try to cultivate a welcoming and equitable advising experience for each student.  I strive to honor their diverse identities. I aim to provide honest, accurate, and individually focused guidance to enhance a students’ personal, academic, and professional journeys. Just as students are learners, I consider myself to be a lifelong learner and incorporate student-centered advising theories into my daily practice. 

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

• Gibson, A., Collatz, Gillies-Doherty (2024). Self Care for Social Justice Work. Presented at the NACADA Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Gibson, A., Collatz, Gillies-Doherty. Social Justice: Emotional Strategies for Changemaking
  • March 2024. Presented at the NACADA Region 9/CAL-CAAN Conference, San Jose, CA.
  • February 2023. Presented at the NACADA Region 8/9/10 Regional Conference, Las Vegas, NV (Workshop)
  • October 2022. Presented at the NACADA Annual Conference, Portland OR.
  • March 2022. Presented at the Region 9 NACADA/California Collaborative Conference, Orange CA.
  • October 2021. Presented at the NACADA Annual Conference, Cincinnati OH.
  • April 2021. Presented at the UC Davis Spring 2021 Advising Community Dialogue Sessions (Remote Workshops)
• Gibson, A., Collatz, Gillies-Doherty. Flow with the Go: Shaping Change in Advising. 
  • March 2024. Presented at the NACADA Region 9/CAL-CAAN Conference, San Jose, CA.
  • October 2023. Presented at the NACADA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
  • February 2023. Presented at the NACADA Region 8/9/10 Regional Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
• Gibson, A., Barrera, Collatz, Dockter, & McCarthy. (2017).  Learning Centered Integrative Advising: Curriculum in Action. 
  • 2017. Workshop presented at UC Academic Advising Conference, Berkeley CA.
  • 2016. Workshop presented at California Collaborative Advising & Counseling Conference , Davis CA.
  • 2016. Institute and Workshops presented at UC Davis.
• Gibson, A., Barrera, Collatz, Dockter, & McCarthy. (2016).  Mandatory Advising and the Evolution of Advising at UC Davis. Workshop presented at the UC Davis Academic Advising Conference, Davis CA
• Gibson, A. (2016).  8 Dimensions of Wellness - Treat Yo' Self . Workshop presented at the UC Davis Academic Advising Conference, Davis CA.
• Gibson, A. et al (2015). Exploring Peer Advisor Potential . Workshop presented at UC Davis Academic Advising Conference, Davis, CA
• Gibson, A. et al (2015). Nurturing Outstanding Student Employees. Workshop presented at UC Davis Academic Advising Conference, Davis, CA
• Gibson, A., Brevik, Dudley, & Gee (2014). Recruiting and Retaining Undergraduate Students. Workshop presented at UC Davis Academic Advising Conference, Davis, CA