Anjali Billa

Anjali Billa is Interim Vice President of University Advancement, the division responsible for creating awareness and raising private support for SFSU’s academic, research and public service missions. Related to these duties, she is also President of the SFSU Foundation, the University's organization of dynamic volunteers dedicated to raising funds for and advocating on behalf of SFSU. Anjali also leads the University’s comprehensive campaign efforts and works in partnership with campus leaders, faculty, alumni, volunteers and philanthropic partners to advance the University's mission and strategic priorities. Prior to her appointment as Interim Vice President, Anjali served as Associate Vice President for Development and Comprehensive Campaigns at SFSU.

Before joining SFSU, Anjali served as Director of Development for the West Coast region of Jumpstart, the nationally recognized early education organization dedicated to narrowing the kindergarten readiness gap. Earlier in her career, she served as Development Director at the YMCA of San Francisco, where she helped grow philanthropic support for programs serving youth, families and communities throughout the Bay Area. Prior to entering the nonprofit sector, Anjali spent a decade with Citibank India, holding leadership positions in consumer lending, product management and credit policy. 

Born and raised in India, Anjali came to the United States in 2002 with a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education. Volunteering with nonprofit organizations in her new community fed her passion for building impactful relationships and uncovered a meaningful way to combine her financial expertise, relationship-building skills and commitment to creating opportunity for others.

A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and holder of the Certificate in Planned Giving (CSPG), Anjali earned an MBA and a bachelor's degree in economics. Education opened doors for her, and she believes that serving in higher education is a privilege and a way to help create opportunities for future generations.