Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis began serving as acting president of the University on July 12, 2025.

Jennifer “J.J.” Wagner Davis is the acting president of the University of Virginia. She joined UVA in 2018 as executive vice president and chief operating officer, overseeing the financial affairs of the University, including its schools and the Medical Center, in addition to the University’s key operational and administrative areas. Davis serves on the boards of the UVA Physicians Group, UVA Investment Management Co. (UVIMCO) and the UVA Foundation. She was previously senior vice president for administration and finance at George Mason University and held leadership roles for the State of Delaware for nearly 20 years. Davis earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her master’s degree in policy analysis from Pennsylvania State University.