Jason Fujinaga

Jason Fujinaga is the Administrative & Academic Operations (AAOPS) Operations Specialist Lead at the Tulane University School of Professional Advancement.

Jason’s passion for service has brought him to past careers in public policy, law, and operations.  Originally from California, Jason served as Education Policy Coordinator at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, working with business, policy, and education leaders to develop career pipelines for individuals facing employment barriers.  Jason’s career brought him to the field of law, helping to represent indigent clients in the areas of housing, domestic violence, public benefits, immigration, and capital punishment.  This experience led him to the Jesuit Social Research Institute at Loyola University New Orleans, where he operationally supported criminal justice policy and programs.  Prior to his current role, Jason was the Program Manager of Tulane SoPA’s John Lewis Public Administration Program.

Throughout his versatile range of experiences, Jason has been known as an innovative implementer and relationship builder – functioning as the team member who achieves success through the innovation of efficient and cost-effective solutions and collaborative engagement with stakeholders.

Jason is proud to be a two-time alum of Tulane University, returning to earn a Master of Public Administration after his prior graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minors in Public Policy and History.

As a lifelong Tulanian, Jason enjoys helping students build their dream careers and invites them to reach out to him.