Dr. Schrader joined the District as Controller in 2013 and transitioned to Modesto
Junior College in 2019 as Vice President of College and Administrative Services. Currently
serving as Vice President of College and Administrative Services, she provides leadership
in the development of the college’s annual budget building process and budget planning
through the subsequent annual collaboration with the President, Vice President of
Student Services, Vice President of Instruction and the Vice Chancellor of District
Administrative Services. Dr. Schrader ensures that the budget process is integrated
with strategic planning to provide ongoing leadership for financial decision making
at the College. She oversees the management and direction of the Business Service
and Auxiliary Service units, by maintaining appropriate administrative processes and
improving operational procedures thereby supporting and enhancing student services.
She participates in Dean’s Cabinet and partners in discussions related to Strategic
Enrollment management, budgeting, and operational processes that occur in the Executive
Cabinet and Extended Cabinet sessions. Dr. Schrader leads and manages the following
college governance committees: Resource Allocation and Facilities Committee and the
College Technology Committee collaborating with faculty and staff on college initiatives
in support of student success.
Previously in her role as Controller she ensured overall compliance with all governmental agencies impacting District operations, including direct management and oversight of the Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Student Loan Collections and Grants departments. Dr. Schrader directed the preparation and management of the District’s $100 + million annual operating budget and alignment of its resources. She served on the Board Finance Committee and on the District Fiscal Advisory Council, providing financial leadership on key District initiatives.
Prior to joining Yosemite Community College District, Dr. Schrader served as the Acting Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance at Peralta Community College District where she developed new procedures instituting measures of control and fund accountability. Prior to Peralta, she served as a Supervising Associate with Perry-Smith, LLP, auditing various local educational agencies, community colleges, and not-for-profit entities.
Dr. Schrader currently serves as a member of the Association of California Community College Administrators. In addition, she has previously served as the Vice Chair for California Community College Colleague User Group and has served as a member on the Fiscal Standards Committee for the Association of Chief Business Officials. She is an active member in the Association of California Community College Administrators and has presented at the ACCCA Admin 101 training for the past several years and is currently the ACCCA Admin 101 lead. She received her Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership, her Masters of Business Administration in Accounting & Finance and she received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
