Katrina Roalson serves as Executive Director of Business Services and Administration for Arizona State University's Graduate College, where she provides strategic leadership and oversight for financial management, human resources, business operations, facilities, and administrative services supporting the college's mission and priorities.
As a member of the Graduate College's executive leadership team, Roalson serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner on financial planning, resource allocation, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and complex administrative matters. She works collaboratively with university leadership and academic units to align resources, policies, and administrative processes with institutional priorities.
Her portfolio includes graduate funding and fellowship administration, graduate and postdoctoral appointments, organizational development, operational compliance, and strategic initiatives. She works extensively across university functions to navigate complex challenges, strengthen administrative processes, and develop sustainable solutions that support graduate education and research.
Roalson also plays a significant role in university-wide enterprise systems and process improvement initiatives. She served as a key stakeholder and advisor during ASU's Workday HCM implementation and continues to provide strategic guidance on graduate and postdoctoral appointment processes, system enhancements, and related university policies.
With more than 26 years of progressively responsible experience at ASU, Roalson brings extensive institutional knowledge and a broad enterprise perspective to her leadership. Known for a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, she works across organizational boundaries to address complex challenges, align institutional priorities with operational strategies, and develop sustainable processes that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support the university's mission.