Harly Neumann Named San José State’s Inaugural Vice President for People and Culture.

The creation of the People and Culture division and this role reflects SJSU’s commitment to building a people-centered university where students, faculty and staff can thrive. As the university continues to strengthen its culture of care and support employee well-being, the vice president for People and Culture will play a critical role in advancing these priorities.

Dr. Neumann brings more than two decades of executive leadership in human resources, organizational development, and people strategy across large, complex organizations. He most recently served as vice president of human resources for Sutter Health’s Greater San Francisco and East Bay Division, providing strategic leadership for more than 18,000 employees across 12 hospitals, multiple medical foundations and physician enterprises. Throughout his career, he has earned a reputation for building strong organizational cultures, developing leaders, strengthening employee engagement and guiding organizations through transformational change.

A Stanford-trained clinical and organizational psychologist and Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Neumann brings a strong combination of behavioral science, executive leadership and a deep commitment to helping people and organizations thrive. His own educational journey, as the first in his family to attend college, inspires his belief in the transformative power of higher education and the importance of creating workplaces where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

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