SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Veteran college athletics administrator Michael Izzi has been named the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development at Sacramento State, it was announced by Director of Athletics Mark Orr.

In his role, Izzi will work collaboratively with University Advancement and oversee all fundraising activities for Intercollegiate Athletics.

"To have someone with Michael's experience in college athletics join our department is exciting," Orr said. "His proven record of success in fundraising, program development, and team building makes him an exceptional addition to our athletics leadership team."

Izzi brings over 30 years of leadership experience in collegiate athletics, development, and strategic advancement. His distinguished career includes serving as Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at both UC Irvine and Cal State Northridge, as well as Senior Associate Athletic Director at Stanford University, where he helped raise over $300 million in athletics gifts.