First woman to hold the county’s top job says Sac State taught her the people skills needed to lead the jurisdiction serving 1.5 million residents with care and compassion.

New Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and University Diversity Officer Mia Settles-Tidwell comes to Sac State as the University ramps up its work to ensure “everyone feels a sense of care and belonging.”

Perez takes vast experience to new leadership opportunity, while Nevarez brings his strong background in higher education research, policy, and academic administration to bear on his new administrative role at Sac State.