University of Nevada, Reno has appointed Anette Saxe as the new assistant dean of administration for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources. Saxe will lead operational and financial strategies for the College, helping to ensure the long-term sustainability of its research, academic and enterprise programs.

Bringing more than two decades of experience in education, fiscal management and organizational leadership, Saxe most recently served as vice president of administrative services at Las Positas College in Livermore, California, where she led campus operations, financial planning and facilities management to improve institutional effectiveness. Prior to that, she was director of fiscal services for the Mountain View–Los Altos Union High School District. Her career began in the Fremont Unified School District, where she spent more than 17 years as a teacher and a principal.

Saxe will support the College’s statewide programs, including its academic departments, as well as its Extension, Experiment Station and Extended Studies units that conduct outreach, research and educational programs across the state, and beyond.

“Our College is one of the largest and most complex at the University,” said College Dean William Payne. “As a land-grant institution, we rely on strong fiscal and strategic management, and Anette brings a strong background in those skills to our College.”

Among the College’s enterprises are Wolf Pack Meats, the Desert Farming Initiative, and the Great Basin Research & Extension Center’s sheep and wool operations, each generating revenue while advancing research, education and workforce development. Saxe will help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and growth across these programs.

“This is a very exciting opportunity to work with such a large and dynamic college, with so many enterprises that directly support local communities,” Saxe said. “I look forward to learning more about each of these units and collaborating with them to explore new measures for growth and sustainability.”

Saxe has earned a B.A. in international relations, an M.Ed., an M.A. in educational leadership, and an Ed.D. in organizational change and leadership.