Melissa Yubeta is Senior Director and Chief of Staff for the School of Life Sciences. She is responsible for oversight of the school’s operations and the overall delivery of services related to budget, finance, human resources, research, marketing & communications, events, facilities, advising, undergraduate and graduate programs and unit research centers.
Melissa joined ASU in 1997 and over the past 25 years has gained an extensive understanding and knowledge of procurement, strategic financial planning, internal controls, university processes and policy and procedures. Prior to joining The School of Life Sciences Melissa worked in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (13 years) and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (10 years). Melissa is a proud Sun Devil alumna with a bachelor's degree in Social Work.