Sherrie Hixon

Sherrie Hixon, Ed.D., CRA, serves as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Project Manager at California State University since June 2015, focusing on research administration in higher education, grant proposal strategy, and strategic planning. Sherrie has also taken on a role as an Adjunct Faculty member, developing course materials and instructing doctoral students. Previous experience includes positions at Pepperdine University as a Program Officer, managing federal grant submissions and program strategies, and as a Program Coordinator at CSU Channel Islands, overseeing grant-funded programs and training events. Sherrie has a Doctor of Education in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from California State University, Northridge, complemented by certifications in Sustainable Business Management from UC Irvine and a Master's degree in Writing, Environment, and Sustainability from Prescott College.