In her current role, Maddison oversees all of the corporation's support functions and operational contracts for the largest commercial activities; leads business development initiatives, and provides organizational leadership for the auxiliary. Her portfolio includes: Human Resources, Accounting, Governance, Compliance and Risk, KAZU Public Radio, a scholarship program, Student and Staff housing and Contracted Services (dining, bookstore, childcare center). Maddison is committed to student success and inclusivity. She has spoken about her own experiences as a first-generation college student and encouraged the student community to take advantage of opportunities like study-abroad programs, demonstrating her belief in mentorship and access. Over the past seven years, her work within the auxiliary has elevated her role through the Auxiliary Organizations Association (AOA). She has served as Chair of the AOA HR Committee, completed multiple terms on the AOA Executive Committee, and was selected to join the AOA Leadership Academy. Her contributions in these capacities underscore her leadership, collaborative approach, and influence across the CSU auxiliary community.

Since 2008 Chantal has been at East Bay first in Accounts Payable, then promoted to General Accounting, and now is in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. She is currently an AOA Leadership Academy Mentor and is the past Chair of the AOA RAC subcommittee. She is a huge advocate of AOA and is thrilled to be presenting again at the conference.

Dave Edwards, Ed.D., has served in higher education for more than 30 years, including nearly 25 within the California State University system. He is the Executive Director of Associated Students Inc. at Cal State Fullerton, where he provides leadership, advises student leaders, manages a $29 million operating budget, and oversees major student-centered facilities and services. Dr. Edwards also held statewide leadership as President of the Auxiliary Organizations Association in 2010 and has built his career through roles at Cal State Long Beach, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Shawnee State University (OH), Pfeiffer College (NC), and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSULB, becoming the first individual to receive an independent doctorate in CSU history. His research focuses on university presidential leadership, student development, change management, and staff engagement.

Kacie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Art Education from Cal Poly Humboldt with a Certificate in Gallery Studies, and her Masters of Science in Research Administration from Johns Hopkins University. She has earned the designation of Certified Research Administrator (CRA) from the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC). She has been with the Cal Poly Humboldt Sponsored Programs Foundation in a number of roles since August 2010, currently serving as the Associate Vice President for Research, the Executive Director of the CPH Sponsored Programs Foundation, and the Chief Research Officer (CRO). Kacie has been actively involved with the CSU Auxiliary Organizations Association (AOA) for several years. She served as the 2020 AOA President and currently serves as a member of the Executive and Past President’s Committee.

Jenny Puccinelli currently serves as the Human Resource and Risk Manager at the Santos Manuel Student Union, CSU San Bernardino. She holds a BS in Accounting from CSU Los Angeles and an MPA from CSU San Bernardino. She has spent 20 years in the CSU System holding roles in both operations and administration.

Heather serves as the Director of Finance for Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, a role she has held for four years. In this position, she oversees all financial operations for the organization, including budgeting, accounting, and fiscal policy, as well as the Club Services department. Prior to joining ASI, Heather spent more than 10 years in governmental finance, focusing on public-sector fiscal management and accountability.