Board of Directors

CSUSM Corporation is governed by CSUSM Corporation Board of Directors consisting of University administration, community members and faculty, alumni and student representation. All meetings are open to the public.

Board Members

Dr. Sarah Villarreal
Chief of Staff to President Neufeldt,
Office of President, CSUSM
Designated Member - President's Designee

Mr. Leon Wyden
Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services, CSUSM
Designated Member

Dr. Carl Kemnitz
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, CSUSM
Designated Member

Dr. Charles De Leone
Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, CSUSM
Designated Member

Dr. Jason Schreiber
Dean of Students, CSUSM
Designated Member

Dr. Jennifer Ostergren
Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Services, CSUSM
Administrative Member

Dr. Kristin Stewart
Associate Professor, CoBA Marketing, CSUSM
Faculty Member

Dr. Kimberley Pulvers
Professor, CHABSS Psychology, CSUSM
Faculty Member

Dr. Denise Garcia
Professor, CSTEM Biology, CSUSM
Faculty Member

Mr. Christopher D. Thibodeau, CPA,MBA
Senior Manager - Audit and Assurance
BakerTilly
Alumni/Community Member

Dr. Ann Bersi
Member of Nevada Tax Commission/Attorney
Community Member

Ms. Carmen Rene, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Energy Source, LLC
Community Member

Mr. Michael Walsh
Product Owner
Viasat, Inc.
Community Member

Mr. Octavio Martinez
President, Associated Students Inc., CSUSM
Designated Member/Student Member

Ms. Elaine Pollard
Vice President, Student and University Affairs, Associated Students Inc., CSUSM Student Member

Revised 6/10/24