Seasoned higher education administrator leading advancement and philanthropic nonprofit finance functions at the California State University (CSU) system.I serve as the CFO of the CSU Foundation, the philanthropic auxiliary for the CSU Office of the Chancellor and the systemwide service provider for multi-campus grants, scholarships, and charitable gift annuities.In this role, I oversee the foundation's finance, administration, donor relations, and board relations. I have successfully grown the foundation's assets by 53%, achieved 100% clean audit opinions, and led the update to the investment policy that implemented an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment strategy to the portfolio. I also foster strong relationships with the foundation's board members, who represent leadership of key national industries, and support the CSU's advancement mission and goals.My portfolio also includes administrative oversight of the university's systemwide alumni engagement efforts for our 4.3 million global alumni.
Listed skills include Alumni Relations, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, and 44 others.