Sonia Hahn Promoted to CSUN’s Deputy Director of Athletics
NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - CSUN Director of Athletics Shawn Chin-Farrell has announced that Sonia Hahn has been promoted to Deputy Director of Athletics.
"This past year Sonia has developed into a vital member of our Athletics executive team, serving as a trusted advisor and resource to me, within Athletics and all of campus," Chin-Farrell said. "She is a rising star in our industry that has earned this designation. I am excited to support her continued growth."
Hahn, who came to CSUN from Southern Utah University, has served in a senior leadership role and as its Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) since she joined Matador Athletics in January 2023. Hahn oversees several sport programs, including men's and women's volleyball, beach volleyball, cross country and track and field, men's golf, and women's golf. Hahn also oversees the CSUN Athletic Performance unit as well as Sports Medicine and the Matador Fueling Station.
Additionally, she also chairs the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Athletics Committee, serves as Athletic Liaison for LBGTQIA, and oversees Athletics Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) and other student-athlete programming.
"I am so privileged to be given this opportunity," said Hahn. "I want to thank Shawn Chin-Farrell for allowing me to be part of building something special with our athletics department. I also want to thank the wonderful coaches, staff, and student-athletes I get to work with on a daily basis. I'm so blessed to work with such wonderful people."
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