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Portrait of Tony Jake

Dr. Jake is a transformative leader and strategic executive with over 16 years of progressive leadership in higher education administration and finance.

As the Vice President of Administrative Services at Cypress College, she brings a proven track record of organizational transformation, financial stewardship, and cross-functional leadership.

Prior to joining Cypress College, Dr. Jake served as Associate Vice President of Finance & Business at California State University, Dominguez Hills, where she led key initiatives including multimillion-dollar construction projects, financial system modernization, and the co-creation of a real estate division with public-private partnerships. Her leadership portfolio also includes roles as Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at the University of Southern California, Director of Finance & Administration at Texas Southern University, and Director of Business and Auxiliary Operations at Lone Star College–University Park, where she pioneered a strategic budgeting processes and policy reforms that yielded measurable financial outcomes.

She holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Northcentral University, an MBA, and a bachelor’s in accounting from Texas Southern University.

Dr. Jake is a recognized thought leader and recipient of multiple accolades, including the Jesse H. Jones Top 40 under 40 Award and recognition from the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Dr. Jake is passionate about building collaborative teams and driving institutional excellence through transparency, fiscal responsibility, and strategic innovation.


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Contact the Vice President of Administrative Services

Dr. Tony Jake
Vice President, Administrative Services
Cypress College Complex, Office 307
T: (714) 484-7313

Adrienne N. Williams
Executive Assistant
Cypress College Complex, Office 307
E: anwilliams@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7321