Technology Services
About the CIO
Bao Johri
Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer
Bao Johri serves as the Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Fresno State, where she plays a pivotal role in driving student success through transformational leadership and innovative technology solutions. Her leadership is marked by a commitment to advancing the University's mission through groundbreaking technologies, fostering trusted partnerships, and delivering service excellence that supports the success of over 25,000 Bulldogs. Dr. Johri oversees the university's IT strategy, infrastructure, and services, working closely with the executive IT leadership team's and academic and administrative units to ensure seamless operations, the integration of emerging technologies, and the continuous enhancement of campus-wide IT capabilities.
Dr. Johri began her tenure with California State University in 2018 at Sacramento State. Initially, she served as Senior Director of Planning and Strategic Projects, where she led the Project Management and Change Management Office. She later took on the role of Associate Vice President of Planning and Digital Transformation & Deputy CIO, where she spearheaded digital transformation efforts that improved the student experience and optimized operational efficiencies.
Vice President Johri earned her B.A in Liberal Studies, M.B.A, and Ed.D from California State University, Sacramento.
Office of the CIO Team
Elise Rodriguez
Executive Assistant to the VP for IT and CIO
Miguel Villasenor
Budget Analyst
Vangshoua Yang
Administrative Assistant