Lisa Cardoza, vice president for University Advancement, will be leaving Sacramento State according to a campus-wide email sent out Friday morning. Cardoza will become the next President of American River College this coming July.

This marks the second administrator to leave Sac State this summer following President Nelsen’s announcement in November and Ed Mills’ departure announced Monday.

Cardoza joined Sac State in 2015 to be the president’s chief of staff. She also served as interim vice president for University Advancement in 2017 and interim vice president of Human Resources in 2018. 

“Lisa has been a critical, driving force in the transformation of Sacramento State,” Nelsen said. “She has led University Advancement through our overwhelmingly successful comprehensive campaign, raising nearly $239 million in support of students, knowledge and community.” 

Sharon Takeda will become the interim vice president of University Advancement President Nelsen according to the email. Takeda is the current executive director of Annual Giving and Advancement Communications.

“This is a time of great change for Sacramento State,” Nelsen said. “But I am confident that we will continue to rise and thrive thanks to our incredible students, our dedicated and talented faculty and staff and our leadership teams.”