April 13, 2021
Joyce Lopes, Vice President for Administration and Finance, will be leaving Sonoma State to be Western Washington University’s next Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, effective July 2021.
During her tenure at Sonoma State, VP Lopes has overseen a host of vital services on campus, including human resources, budgeting, finance and accounting, student financial services, Title IX, athletics, and entrepreneurial services. She had only been at SSU for three months when the devastating Tubbs Fire occurred. Her leadership, knowledge, and experience in crisis management proved essential during this time. In addition, VP Lopes’ played a key role in advancing climate and sustainability initiatives at SSU, strengthening our strategic budgeting process, and successfully launching the Stevenson Hall Renovation.