Tara Arenas
Director of Finance and Operations, Earth Systems Program
Current Role at Stanford
Director of Finance & Operations: Earth Systems, Change Leadership for Sustainability and Sustainability Science & Practice (SUST)
Education & Certifications
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MA, San Francisco State University, CA, Higher Education Administration
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MA coursework, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, Education Administration
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BS, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA, Journalism
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Minor, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, España, Spanish
Service, Volunteer and Community Work
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Founder & Director, Tobias Vega Project
Location
Palo Alto, CA
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Historian, Parent Teacher Association (PTA), Greene Middle School, Palo Alto Unified School District
Location
Palo Alto, CA
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Site Council Member, Greene Middle School, Palo Alto Unified School District
Location
Palo Alto, CA
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Volunteer, Youth Community Service
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Professional Affiliations and Activities
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Member, Western Association of College and University Business Officers (WACUBO) (2026 - Present)
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Member, National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) (2026 - Present)
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Board Member, Stanford Leadership Summit (2026 - Present)