Bradley D. Olin, Ed.D.

Independent Higher Education Executive

Bradley D. Olin, Ed.D., is an independent higher education executive with cabinet-level experience partnering with presidents, provosts, and governing boards to align strategy, resources, and operations in service of institutional mission and student success.

He most recently served as Vice President for Business & Financial Affairs / Chief Financial Officer at California State University Channel Islands and previously as Assistant Superintendent / Vice President of Finance & Administrative Services at Cabrillo College. His earlier roles include academic budgeting and planning leadership at San José State University and system-level budget work for the California State University.

Bradley’s leadership focuses on governance partnership, building high-trust and high performing teams, and leading through complexity. His approach emphasizes strengthening service delivery, institutional resilience, and student-centered stewardship across finance, HR, facilities, IT, auxiliary services, and public safety. He holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration from California State University, Long Beach, an MPA from the University of Southern California, and a BA from Cornell College.