Family Advisory Board

The Family Advisory Board (FAB) is a 24 member group of volunteer San Jose State University parents and supporters, established in 2016 to work with the Department of Student Affairs to enhance student success. FAB members volunteer at SJSU events and assist the University in its outreach efforts, as well as network and conduct parent/family surveys that help us focus on the most important issues for students and their families. Representative Liaisons work with individual departments within the University to help the Board make informed recommendations from the unique perspective of family supporters.

How can I get involved?

We have multiple ways for family members to be involved!

Apply Today!

We are currently accepting Family Advisory Board (FAB) Member applications for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Complete this form to apply to be a member of our Family Advisory Board

Additionally, you can apply to join our Spartan Family Volunteers.  Spartan Family Volunteers are parents and supporters of SJSU students who assist at new student and family events at SJSU.  We are continuously looking for new volunteers to assist our SJSU students and families!

Complete this form to apply to be a Spartan Family Volunteer

If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please email us at family-advisory-board@sjsu.edu.

Purpose

The Family Advisory Board will:

1. Provide advice and counsel in long-range planning for the University and Department activities, programs, and services.
2. Solicit and provide immediate feedback to the University regarding programs and student activities to enhance and improve the student experience.
3. Aid in the formulation and promotion of goals and objectives for the Department which will be communicated to Parents and Supporters.
4. Encourage and support maximum parent and supporter involvement in the activities of the Department and other University events.
5. Guide and provide feedback on communication between the University and Parents and Supporters
6. Assist the University in identifying and cultivating Parents, Supporters, and others to support the mission of the University. 

Click here to read the FAB Constitution and Bylaws. [pdf]

Jim Schulze (2022-Present) 

Jim is an Orange County resident and thrilled his son is enrolled at San José State as a sophomore majoring in Political Science.  Jim has spent his career as an executive in the foodservice industry, culminating in serving as President/CEO of a foodservice supply company.  Currently Jim is President/COO of a data technology company and leads a Vistage group as a Chair.  Besides working, Jim has 2 daughters attending Santa Margarita Catholic High School and is married to Susan.  Jim is the President and founder of the Santa Margarita Dad’s Club and also works on several corporate boards.  Jim is an avid cyclist, both road and mountain bikes, and leads many local rides in the southern California area.  Jim is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy.

Robin Pang-Maganaris, Ed.D. (2022-Present) 

Dr. Robin Pang-Maganaris is a retired educator who was a school principal for 14 years and an elementary teacher for 16 years in the Bay Area.  SJSU played a significant role in Robin's life as an educator as she obtained both her Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential and a M.A. in Elementary Education from SJSU.  She also holds a B.S. in Psychology from Santa Clara University and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Cal State East Bay. Robin is Belmont City Council Member since January 2023.  Robin and her husband, Gary, have two children, Kelsey and Steven.  Kelsey is a special education teacher for children with moderate to severe needs. Steven is currently attending SJSU majoring in Aviation -- Professional Flight.  Steven is expected to graduate in 2026.

Nanette Hamilton (2020-Present)

Nanette is a long-time Bay Area resident having moved here in 1986. She has strong ties to the community serving in a number of positions in Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for her sons’ schools as well as many years serving on the board of local youth sports organizations. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from the University of Oregon. After moving to San Jose, she met and married her husband; a San Jose State alum. Ever since then she has split her collegiate allegiances between the Spartans and the Ducks. Now, her son is a Spartan in the Computer Science program and class of 2024. She looks forward to serving the SJSU community and supporting our students and families through FAB. In her free time she continues to support local youth sports organizations and enjoys traveling, hiking,reading and crafting. 

Anne Krajewski Harbert (2022-Present) 

Anne is a proud parent of a San Jose State Sophomore Football player...Go Spartans! She is a native of San Francisco where she’s been active in the community both personally and professionally for many years. Anne has sat on numerous non-profit boards including being the PTA President for two SFUSD schools, George Peabody Elementary School and Roosevelt Middle School. She has a passion for making sure our children have every opportunity afforded to them throughout their educational careers to ensure all students reach their maximum potential in life. Professionally, Anne has been at Salesforce for the past 8 years holding positions in Partner Marketing, Global Partner Events and Executive Communications. Prior to joining Salesforce, she worked for Oracle, e-Travel, and Taleo holding positions in Marketing, Events and Sales Operations. She currently resides in San Francisco with her family. 

Gina Boomershine (2022-Present)

Gina is the proud mom of Jacob, who is a SJSU majoring in Industrial Design in the class of 2026. She is a physical therapist and helps direct a Bay-Area Rehabilitation Center. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, kayaking and drinking coffee. She lives in San Jose with her husband and little dog Dobby. Jacob's older sister, Zoe, graduated from UC Davis in 2022. 

Soofia Inayat (2022-Present)

Soofia holds an MBA and Graphic Design degrees and is a Mobile App leader in the supply chain risk management industry. She has a passion for design and loves creating meaningful experiences for customers. She is a long-time resident of the bay area and is always looking for opportunities to contribute to the area's success.  Soofia is delighted to be part of FAB working with SJSU to make the university an unforgettable experience for students and families. 

DJ Saxena (2023 - Present) 

DJ is a proud father of two strong and independent daughters; the older one works for Adobe, and the younger one is a sophomore at SJSU. Originally from New Delhi, India, DJ has been living and working in Northern California for about 20 years. He holds an MS and an MBA from UC Davis. Coming from an educators' family, DJ has been passionate about education. He has sat on parents' advisory boards, and has run several voluntary education programs for the underprivileged in Northern India. He also enjoys coaching students applying for graduate programs, or looking for research opportunities.

Matt Jenkins (2023 - Present)

Matt Jenkins has served in a variety of leadership assignments in the US Army. Colonel Jenkins currently serves as the Chief of Operations for the 63rd Readiness Division. He formerly served as assistant professor, and Director of Strategic Leadership in a Global Environment at the United States Army War College. He has taught numerous leadership courses as an assistant professor of Military Science at Western Illinois University. Matt holds an A.A from Marion Military Institute, B.S. in Education from Indiana University, M.A. in Public Administration from Indiana State University, and an M.A. in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. He is currently attending St. Catherine University completing an Associate of Applied Science degree in the Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program. Matt and his wife Yuko reside in Mountain View, California with their youngest daughter Malinda, a junior in high school, and their oldest daughter LeAnn, a freshman at SJSU.