Bradley D. Olin, Ed.D.
Dr. Bradley Olin joined CSU Channel Islands in July 2024 as the Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer. Most recently, he worked in the California Community College system, serving as the Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Business Officer at Cabrillo College. Dr. Olin has prior CSU experience both at the systemwide level at the Office of the Chancellor and campus experience at San Jose State University as Director of Budget Planning & Risk Management and Associate Vice President for Academic Budgets & Planning. Dr. Olin earned his Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Latin American Studies from Cornell College in Iowa, his master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California, and his doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, Long Beach. He is the father of two daughters, and an avid trail runner and mountain biker.
James August
James August joined CSUCI in 2019 as the Chief Information Officer and Associate Vice President for Information Technology. He has over 20 years of experience in information technology and previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, and as the Director of Information Security at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas. Jim holds a PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA.
Stephanie Bracamontes
Stephanie Bracamontes is the Assistant Vice President for Financial Services/Controller in the Division of Business and Financial Affairs. She joined CSUCI in 2006, has over 18 years of management experience and previously worked in local government, corporate retail. and the gasoline and petroleum wholesale industry. Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Accountancy from California State University, Northridge.
Drake Massey
Drake Massey is the Chief of Police and joined CSUCI in August 2018 as a Lieutenant after two years working as a police lieutenant at his alma mater, CSU Bakersfield. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master's Degree in Public Administration from there. Prior to joining campus policing, Drake had 27 years of service invested in his law enforcement career as a police officer in Delano and the Kern County Sheriff's Office and retired at the rank of commander. His assignments included Patrol, Detectives, Narcotics, Training, Special Operations, SWAT, and Internal Affairs. Joining CSU was like a breath of fresh air. Drake values the positive environment and the wonderful people all helping young adults meet their educational goals. He absolutely loves being a part of the dolphin pod here at CSUCI.
MariaElena Plaza
In July 2024, Dr. MariaElena Plaza began her role as Associate Vice President for Human Resources and HRO at CSUCI. With 24 years of experience in administrative management, she is an expert in Human Resources. Dr. Plaza earned her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California Lutheran University, focusing on advancing Latina leaders in education. Her leadership in the P-12 sector, particularly in human resources, risk management, and compliance, supports essential staff development and diversity initiatives. As a lifetime resident of Ventura County, fluent in English and Spanish, her bicultural skills enhance engagement with diverse stakeholders. Her expertise in complex matters and dedication to equitable leadership advance both scholarly success and organizational excellence at CSUCI.