B&FS Leadership

Marina Manzano is the Director and Chief Procurement Officer for Procurement, Contracts and Distribution Services at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). Marina has over 20 years of experience in Higher Education Procurement and is a double alumna of CSUB, holding both a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Master of Public Administration. Marina is an active member of the CSU Chief Procurement Officers Association. In addition to her professional role, Marina is the Co-Chair of CSUB's Organization of Women Leaders (OWLs) Affinity Group, contributing to the development and support of women leaders within the university community.

Rosalba Flores is the Director of Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Services, Academic Affairs, for the Sponsored Program Administration Auxiliary at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). Rosalba graduated from California State University, Bakersfield with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting. Rosalba is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 23 years of public accounting experience. Rosalba served in the role of partner for over 10 years, auditing large governmental entities and employee retirement systems. She also served as Chief Operating Officer.

In her current role, Rosalba leads the Auxiliary’s accounting team providing leadership and oversight for internal and external financial reporting. In addition to her professional role, Rosalba is involved with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). She has served as Ambassador for the Advisory Council for the San Joaquin Valley Chapter, collaborating with senior staff as a marketing advisor and ambassador at various local activities.

Jassica Gauna is the Director of Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting Services for University Advancement at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). Jassica is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and double alumna of CSUB, holding both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Business Administration. Before joining CSUB, she gained extensive experience in auditing, tax, and financial reporting through her work in public accounting at a local CPA firm. In addition to her professional role, Jassica serves on the steering committee of CSUB's Organization of Women Leaders (OWLs), contributing to the development and support of women leaders within the university community.

Lizeth Gamez is the Director of Accounting & Reporting Services at California State University, Bakersfield. Lizeth (Liz) is a Certified Public Accountant and has over 25 years of accounting experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from CSUB and worked in both public accounting (CBIZ Bakersfield) and corporate accounting (Castle & Cooke) where she gained experience in auditing, tax, and corporate financial reporting before joining CSUB in 2003. While at CSUB, Liz has held various positions from accountant to Administrator I over Accounts Payable before being Director of Accounting & Reporting Services. Under Liz’ direction, CSUB has been featured on the cover of the CSU Consolidated Financial Statements for five consecutive years as top 10 campus for excellence in financial reporting.

Angela Hernandez is the Director of Accounting & Reporting for Student Financial Services at California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB). She earned both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from CSUB. Prior to joining the university, Angela built her career in the oil and gas industry with Aera Energy LLC and California Resources Corporation. She brings more than 25 years of experience across finance, accounting, payroll, internal audit, business operations, information technology, and leadership. While with Aera Energy, Angela participated in various Employee Resource Groups including, Women of Aera, Women’s Mentoring, and Aera CARES. In 2021, Angela received Aera Energy’s Inspirational Leadership Award in recognition of her commitment to leadership, mentorship, and developing others.