Communications Archive
From: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, California State University
To: Employees at California State University, East Bay, San Francisco State University, and Sonoma State University
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that Jenifer Barnett has been appointed Senior Director of Procurement and Accounts Payable for the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN), effective immediately.
Jenifer brings to this position more than two decades of leadership experience at Sonoma State University, where she has overseen procurement, contracts, and accounts payable operations with a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and collaboration across the California State University (CSU) system.
Jenifer has played a key role in several systemwide initiatives, including the implementation of CSUBuy and Concur Single Instance. She has also helped shape the future of procurement across the system through her contributions to the CSU Multi-U Initiative. Most recently, she conducted an assessment for the Network on integrating Procurement and Accounts Payable operations. Her proven ability to lead teams, optimize operations, provide CSUBuy and Concur training to employees, and foster partnerships across campuses makes her exceptionally well-suited for this new regional leadership role.
Jenifer will report directly to Dr. Karen Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, until the search for the Network Chief Financial Services Officer has been completed with the assistance of the CSU Chancellor’s Office.
Please join us in congratulating Jenifer and welcoming her to this expanded position within the SFBRN. We look forward to her continued leadership in advancing procurement and accounts payable through operational excellence and service to the SFBRN campuses.November 5, 2025
Interim Head of Network IT Appointment for the SF Bay Region Network - Nish Malik
From: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network
To: Employees at California State University, East Bay, San Francisco State University, and Sonoma State University
Dear Colleagues:
After a competitive search process, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Nish Malik as the new Interim Head of Network Information Technology for the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN), effective immediately.
Nish brings over two decades of leadership experience across higher education, state government, and the private sector. Most recently, he served as Senior Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer at San Francisco State University, where he led major digital transformation initiatives that strengthened institutional resilience, improved user experience, and advanced cybersecurity and responsible AI integration.
Throughout his tenure at San Francisco State, Nish successfully consolidated distributed IT units into a unified organization, built high performing teams, implemented enterprise-wide modernization efforts, delivered resilient IT infrastructure, and championed cloud-first strategies and generative AI adoption. His leadership earned multiple California Public Higher Education Innovation Focus on Efficiency and Cal State Tech Awards for efficiency, organizational growth, and technology leadership.
A collaborative leader and community builder, Nish has served on systemwide CSU technology governance committees and on the board of the California Technology Council. He holds a master’s degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of San Francisco and a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Johnson & Wales University.
Please join us in welcoming Nish Malik to his new role serving all three campuses in the Network. We look forward to his continued leadership in advancing technology innovation, operational excellence, and service to the SFBRN campuses.
October 21, 2025
Introducing the SF Bay Region Network Website – Our Next Step Forward
On behalf of the Presidents of Sonoma State, San Francisco State, and Cal State East Bay, we are pleased to announce the launch of the official San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) website.
Appointed by the Presidents to lead this important regional initiative, we are honored to share this next step forward with you. This announcement is being shared jointly across all three campuses today, underscoring our shared commitment to collaboration and unified progress.
This site represents our shared commitment to transparency, engagement, and progress. It offers a central hub where faculty, staff, and administrators across the three campuses can explore updates, project milestones, FAQs, and ways to get involved. Whether you are closely involved or are just beginning to learn about the Network, you’ll find valuable insight into where we are—and where we’re headed.
We’re also committing to monthly updates on the website to ensure you remain informed every step of the way. We invite you to explore the site regularly as new information becomes available. Your voice matters—please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts through the SFBRN Pulse Survey or by emailing info@sfbrn.calstate.edu, both linked directly on the homepage.
Thank you, as always, for your continued commitment, curiosity, and collaboration as we build something new—together.
In partnership,
Jeff Wilson
Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network
Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO
San Francisco State University | Sonoma State University
Karen Moranski
Vice President of Regional Network Transformation
San Francisco Bay Region Network
July 25, 2025