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About the CIO

 

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Bao Johri

Vice President for IT and Chief Information Officer

Email: baojohri@mail.fresnostate.edu

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.

 


 

photo of Bao with Interns infront of the bulldog backdrop holding program CITY flyer in Mckee office
a photograph of an intern introducing himself to Bao and shaking her hand infront of the presidents booth
Photograph of Bao and Max engaging with students at the presidents booth

 

Bao and some cybersecurity student assistant as well as staff infront of the presidents booth
group photo of Bao with the vice president and the whole DXI team
Picture of Bao, DXI staff and interns infront of the presidents booth in Traditional Hmong skirts
group photo of bao and interns infront of the presidents booth about cybersecurity internship opportunities

 


Office of the CIO Team

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Elise Rodriguez

Executive Assistant to the VP for IT and CIO

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Miguel Villasenor

Budget Analyst

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Vangshoua Yang

Administrative Assistant