December 17, 2009

Dr. Jody Hironaka-Juteau, who chairs the Department of Recreation Administration at California State University, Fresno, will take on additional duties as associate dean for the College of Health and Human Services.

Dr. Andrew Hoff, dean of the college, announced that Hironaka-Juteau will begin her appointment on Jan. 5.

Hironaka-Juteau joined the Fresno State faculty in 1999 and has served as department chair since 2007. Hironaka-Juteau earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Fresno State and her Ed.D. from Fielding Graduate University.

She attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education Management Development program and other educational leadership programs and is an alumna of the Leadership Fresno program.

At Fresno State, Hironaka-Juteau’s service includes the Academic Senate, President's Committee on Disabilities, University Budget Committee and Gender Equity Task Force. She is recognized for her expertise and experience in the areas of prejudice reduction, diversity training and collaboration.