San Diego State University

Adam Day has been connected to the San Diego community for most of his life. He is a proud San Diego State University alumnus, receiving his bachelor's degree in political science in 1991.

Mr. Day was chief of staff for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in the 1990s, and he went on to join two of the leading public affairs firms in the area, Porter Novelli and the Flannery Group. His success in those roles led to him being chosen as the chief administrative officer of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in El Cajon, California. In this role, Mr. Day has responsibility for more than 300 employees and a budget of $75 million.

Among his most notable service to the California State University is Mr. Day's tenure as a member of the CSU Board of Trustees, where he served as both vice chair and chair. He was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and received unanimous State Senate confirmation to the board. His legacy as a trustee includes the hiring of new campus presidents and a CSU chancellor as well as advocating for greater diversity within the CSU's executive leadership team. He also spearheaded innovative partnerships to support student housing, health centers, student mental health, athletic facilities and more.

In recognition of his service to the San Diego community, the Board of Trustees of the California State University and San Diego State University are proud to confer upon Adam Day the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.​​​

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