Divine Joyce Otico

Photo of Divine Otico ’19, assistant director of membership

Position Title
Director of Membership

Bio

Divine Joyce Otico ’19 serves as the Director of Membership at the Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA). She oversees the annual, life, parent, and student membership programs, managing revenue, marketing plans, and operations. Divine leads efforts to enhance membership benefits and promotes sales through marketing while managing a team of part-time membership and marketing staff.

Focused on developing strategic marketing and membership campaigns, Divine works to expand the Aggie Network. She ensures accurate membership records and coordinates key popular signature events like the Picnic Day VIP Member Lounge, Grad Fair, and Grad Toast to engage students, parents, and alumni. Her leadership in multiple inaugural campaigns has resulted in the highest-grossing membership initiatives, improving operational efficiency and impact through data-driven insights and innovation.

Before joining CAAA, Divine worked at the UC Davis Center for Leadership Learning, Wheelhouse: The Center for Community College Leadership and Research, and the California Education Lab at the School of Education. She was also a Mentorship & Professional Development Fellow at the AB540 and USC at UC Davis and a Crankstart Transfer Reentry Scholar.

As a first-generation professional and UC Davis alumna, Divine is committed to sustainability. She runs a small business focused on upcycling fabric and promoting circular fashion. In her free time, she enjoys singing, recording music, and spending time with her fluffy feline companion, Mizuki Otico.

Education and Degree(s)
  • Bachelor's Degree in Cognitive Science | University of California Davis
  • Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts and Science Emphasis in Social Behavioral Science | Mt. San Antonio College
Honors and Awards
  • Cultural Leadership Fellowship: Japan Program | Scholar Fund
  • Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Award for Outstanding Campaign and Revenue Performance
Membership and Service
  • Member of The Council of Alumni Marketing and Membership Professionals (CAMMP)
  • Lifetime Member of The Cal Aggie Alumni Association (CAAA)
  • UC Davis Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarship Committee Member
  • Member of The Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education (APAHE)