Stanislaus State Appoints Inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Sacha Joseph-Mathews

Turlock, CA (11/17/2023) — On Oct. 2, Stanislaus State welcomed Sacha Joseph-Mathews as its inaugural vice president and chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer (CDEIO). A leading expert in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and marketing, Joseph-Mathews brings a diverse range of experience to her role. Before joining Stan State, she served as the assistant dean for diversity, equity, inclusion and community engagement, as well as a marketing professor at the University of the Pacific in Stockton.

She has taught classes in the United States, the Caribbean, Asia and Africa. She has published numerous articles and presentations on DEI, marketing, tourism, customer service, ethical consumption and international business. Joseph-Mathews also played a significant role in developing a DEI certificate at Pacific's Eberhardt School of Business.

Committed to positively impacting the local community, she has worked extensively with small and medium-sized businesses in the Central Valley. Beyond her academic roles, Joseph-Mathews operates a successful marketing and DEI consultancy, providing invaluable guidance to boards, executives, supervisors and front-line employees domestically and abroad.

Joseph-Mathews stated, "I am thrilled to be joining Stanislaus State, and I look forward to collaborating with everyone to continue the important work of ensuring our campus is an inclusive place where all members of our community can thrive as their authentic selves."

Joseph-Mathews earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, a Master of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management, and a doctorate in business administration with a specialization in marketing, both attained from Florida State University.

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California State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley -- a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus, located in the city's historic Magnolia District. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers 48 majors, more than 100 areas of concentration, along with 19 master's degree programs, six credential programs and a doctorate in educational leadership.

California State University, Stanislaus

Stanislaus State Appoints Inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Sacha Joseph-Mathews

California State University, Stanislaus

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