Beth Lesen

Beth Lesen currently serves as the Vice President of Student Affairs at California State University, Long Beach, a position held since June 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing traditional student affairs, enrollment management, and auxiliary organizations. Prior to this role, Beth served as the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at California State University-Sacramento from July 2012 to June 2020, managing a diverse portfolio that included academic advising, student life, and multicultural resources. Previous experience includes leadership roles at City College of New York, where Beth held multiple positions including Executive Director of Student Affairs, and Director of Student Disability Services at Kingsborough Community College. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Psychology from the University at Buffalo and a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University.