Vice President for Information Technology & Chief Information Officer, California State University, Fresno.

Bao Johri is Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at California State University, Fresno, where she leads enterprise technology strategy and digital innovation to support teaching, learning, research, and student success. She oversees digital platforms, cybersecurity, and IT services for a campus of more than 24,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff.

With more than 20 years of experience across public and private sectors, Bao is recognized for aligning technology investments with institutional priorities and advancing thoughtful, responsible AI adoption in higher education.

She leads the Fresno State AI Initiative, partnering with faculty and campus leaders to apply AI in ways that enhance teaching and learning, strengthen governance, and deliver measurable impact. Her work focuses on embedding technology into institutional strategy and building a sustainable ecosystem—connecting people, processes, and platforms—to support intentional innovation, expand access, and improve outcomes.