('87) Former Vice President, BioAnalytical Sciences in Development Sciences, Genentech
Patricia Siguenza has a long and distinguished history with San Francisco State University and in higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Science in 1987 from SFSU's department of Biology. A committed advocate for education, inclusion, and community advancement, she serves as a director on the San Francisco State Foundation Board, is the past chair of the board of the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation, the current chair of the board of Empowerment Through Action – San Mateo, and a member of the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS). In 2020, she was named one of the “Most Influential Women in the Bay Area” by the San Francisco Business Times, an honor recognizing women leaders across industries for their professional achievements, leadership, and community engagement. In 2023, she received the WOCIP Trailblazer Award for her dedication to advancing inclusive research. In her more than 30‑year career at Genentech — where she retired as Vice President of BioAnalytical Sciences — Patricia played a significant role in the development and global approval of major medicines. A passionate advocate for inclusion, she co-founded the Genentech Development Sciences Rotational Program (DSRP) to provide top graduates with hands-on training in drug development and leadership. She also served as executive sponsor for three Employee Resource Groups. A proud SFSU alumna and respected community leader, Patricia Siguenza continues to champion educational equity and scientific excellence across the Bay Area and beyond.