Steve Najera

Steve Najera is a seasoned professional in facilities management and educational administration with extensive experience in overseeing housing maintenance and recreation services. Currently serving as the Associate Director of Housing Maintenance at the University of California, Los Angeles since June 2020, Steve is responsible for physical plant management and maintaining building assets. Prior roles include Manager of Administration and Communications at the University of California, San Francisco, where strategic planning was coordinated, and Manager of Building Operations at the University of Colorado Boulder, overseeing a large biotechnology research facility. With a strong background in campus recreation from positions at Loyola Marymount University, Stetson University, and the University of Colorado Boulder, Steve demonstrates comprehensive skills in program development, staff management, and operations oversight. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Human Biodynamics and Physical Education from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Mississippi.