Adria Montañez-Patel, a southern Arizona native and proud Arizona State University alum, serves as the Business Operations Manager for the Dean’s Office. In her role, she brings structure and insight to key financial and human resources operations, including budget development, financial reporting, audit and compliance support, payroll reconciliations, and semester hiring. She also manages purchasing cards and travel, ensuring smooth and efficient administrative processes while supporting both faculty, student, and staff across the college.