An announcement from Sami Monsur, Senior Director of Academic Budgets, Administration, and Operations:

After a two-year wait, we have filled our vacant Analyst position in ABSO! I am happy to introduce Joanna Gaona to our team! Joanna is a proud Spartan, having graduated from San Jose State in 2015 with a BS degree in Business Administration and Management.

Joanna’s biggest role will be working with the ABSO team to continue streamlining and improving processes in AAD and in partnership with other divisions. She also will work with the division units on their budget and procurement needs.

Joanna also will be managing travel approvals. Many thanks to Melanie Schlitzkus, who had been helping out while this position was vacant; her support was critical especially during the pandemic. We have started transitioning this area of work over to Joanna but they will continue working together until she is fully up to speed.

In the meantime, please make time to introduce yourself to Joanna and welcome her to our team! She is here to help!