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Fresno State Athletics announces staff additions
11/26/2024 3:20:00 PM | General
FRESNO, Calif. - Fresno State Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy announced a couple of support staff additions on Tuesday.
Stefany Valentino has been hired as Fresno State's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Valentino joins the Fresno State staff from UNLV where she was most recently the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services. She was on staff at UNLV since 2016, working her way up the compliance ladder from graduate assistant to associate A.D. At Fresno State, Valentino will oversee all compliance efforts and will serve as a member of the department's senior leadership team.
"We're thrilled to welcome Stefany Valentino to our team as she takes on this crucial leadership role in compliance," said Garrett Klassy, Director of Athletics. "Stefany's depth of experience, combined with her background as a former student-athlete and leader within the UNLV compliance department, brings a fresh perspective that will enhance our commitment to student-athlete welfare and institutional integrity. Her track record of advocating for student-athletes and her involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives align perfectly with our goals here at Fresno State."
Taylor Wright, who was previously on the athletics staff as Associate Director of Student-Athlete Services, has been named the Director of Student-Athlete Development. Wright has been at Fresno State since January 2023, but has been in student-athlete services at the collegiate level since 2014. She also serves as the department's Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID).
"Taylor Wright's passion for student-athlete development and dedication to providing holistic support have already made a positive impact on our athletics program," said Klassy. "In her new role as Director of Student-Athlete Development, Taylor will continue to build strong foundations for our athletes to excel both academically and personally. Her experience across multiple institutions brings invaluable insight as we expand our commitment to student success and inclusion."
Stefany Valentino has been hired as Fresno State's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Valentino joins the Fresno State staff from UNLV where she was most recently the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services. She was on staff at UNLV since 2016, working her way up the compliance ladder from graduate assistant to associate A.D. At Fresno State, Valentino will oversee all compliance efforts and will serve as a member of the department's senior leadership team.
"We're thrilled to welcome Stefany Valentino to our team as she takes on this crucial leadership role in compliance," said Garrett Klassy, Director of Athletics. "Stefany's depth of experience, combined with her background as a former student-athlete and leader within the UNLV compliance department, brings a fresh perspective that will enhance our commitment to student-athlete welfare and institutional integrity. Her track record of advocating for student-athletes and her involvement in diversity and inclusion initiatives align perfectly with our goals here at Fresno State."
Taylor Wright, who was previously on the athletics staff as Associate Director of Student-Athlete Services, has been named the Director of Student-Athlete Development. Wright has been at Fresno State since January 2023, but has been in student-athlete services at the collegiate level since 2014. She also serves as the department's Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID).
"Taylor Wright's passion for student-athlete development and dedication to providing holistic support have already made a positive impact on our athletics program," said Klassy. "In her new role as Director of Student-Athlete Development, Taylor will continue to build strong foundations for our athletes to excel both academically and personally. Her experience across multiple institutions brings invaluable insight as we expand our commitment to student success and inclusion."
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