Dr. Stephanie L. Krusemark will join San Francisco Bay University as its new Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs on March 1, helping to lead the university’s mission to guide more students on the path to lifelong personal and professional success. 

Dr. Krusemark has more than 20 years of experience in higher education and brings with her a passion and dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success. She comes to SFBU from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, where she served as Vice President of Enrollment Management since 2020. 

“I am excited to join the amazing team at San Francisco Bay University and help every student realize their full potential,” Dr. Krusemark said. “I look forward to working with the faculty, staff and students to grow the university and enrich the student experience, ensuring that all feel valued and empowered and can make the most of the transformative, 21st-century education SFBU offers.” 

As the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Dr. Krusemark will oversee Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Success, and Health & Wellness, providing wraparound support to students throughout their time at SFBU. 

Dr. Krusemark received her doctorate in higher education from the University of Denver, specializing in issues of diversity and higher learning. While at Iliff School of Theology, Dr. Krusemark helped grow the school’s new student enrollment and create new student scholarships. She centers her commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice in her approach to strategic enrollment, which led her to leadership roles at Naropa University, Prescott College, Santa Clara University and Trinity Washington University. She served as the first Vice President of University Relations for Mentor Collective, where she served as a strategic thought partner for more than 70 colleges and universities to close the achievement gap by leveraging peer and alumni mentorship. She is a member of the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP), the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO).

“We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Krusemark to SFBU, which shares her commitment to providing diverse learners with an inclusive, inspirational and innovative education,” said President Nicholas Ladany. “Her experience in strategic enrollment and student affairs and her dedication to making education accessible to more students will be a tremendous asset as we expand and work to holistically serve and support all students.”