Lisa Bakke has been appointed as the new Vice President of Finance and Administration at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN). Her tenure will commence on July 1, 2025.
Bakke brings with her 26 years of leadership experience in higher education. She has held multiple roles at CSN over the years and is currently serving as the interim associate vice president of Financial Planning, Budget and Analysis at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
"Her contributions to CSN have included budget development, capital planning, strategic funding analysis, long-range financial modeling, and critical guidance on collective bargaining and fiscal funding models," stated William L. Kibler, Ph.D., Acting President of CSN. "Her enduring relationship with CSN is a testament to her commitment to student-centered, mission-driven financial leadership."
Bakke's return to CSN is met with enthusiasm from the institution.
"Please join me in welcoming her back," Kibler added.