For general questions, email benefits@sfsu.edu or contact us here
Benefits and Retirement Services: Email: benefits@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 405-4004
Leave of Absence: Email: Leaves@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 405-4004
Our department is organized alphabetically by last name to assist you better. Below is a breakdown of where you can find your assigned analyst.
Benefits:
(A - M) Terance Williams: Email: terancewilliams@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-1556
(N - Z) Lola Thomas, Benefits Lead: Email: ythomas@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-2683
Leaves:
Braulio Alcaraz Email: braulioalcaraz1@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-2508
Mel Cabrera-Brohmi: Email: melca9@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 405-4371
Fee Waiver Coordinator:
Lola Thomas Email: ythomas@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-2683
Retirement Specialist:
Mary Saw Email: msaw@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 405-0578
Martha Paul
Director of Employee Leaves, Accommodations & Retirement Email: mcpaul@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-1878
Open Enrollment 2026
Open Enrollment 2026 will take place September 14 – October 9. Changes made during 2026 Open Enrollment will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Open Enrollment is your opportunity each year to review your current benefit plan selections to ensure they continue to meet your personal and family needs.
Visit Open Enrollment 2026 Website
