Organizational Chart
Northwestern's provost oversees the central Office of the Provost as well as a number of key reporting units. This page provides a vertical, mobile-friendly reflection of the reporting structure. To see the direct reports of an individual, click the icon on the right side. Click on an individual's name to read their biography and find contact information.
A downloadable version of the chart provides another visual representation of the reporting structure.


Associate Provost, FacultySumit Dhar

Director of One Book, One NorthwesternNancy Cunniff

Assistant Provost, FacultyCelina Flowers

Program CoordinatorMia Hodges

Director, FacultyJoan Johnson

Faculty Project CoordinatorKayla Atkins

Assistant Director of Academic Program ReviewJordan Hughes

Academic Program Review Program AdministratorMelissa Rice

Assistant Provost, Faculty OperationsAlex Rot

Assistant Director of Faculty OperationsJohanna Page

Ellen Phillips Katz Director, Block Museum of ArtLisa Graziose CorrinTo view those reporting to Lisa Graziose Corrin, visit the Block Museum of Art website.

Executive AssistantSamantha Haevers

Vice Provost, Administration and Chief of StaffJake Julia

Assistant Provost, University Records and RegistrarJaci CasazzaTo view those reporting to Jaci Casazza, visit the Office of the Registrar website.

Associate Provost, Administration, Finance and FacilitiesMark Francis

Director for Academic Facilities PlanningLeslie Kirchler-Owen

Assistant Provost, Administration and FinanceJenny Puchtel

Assistant Director for Administration and FinanceJen Gurley-Zilligen

Administrative Assistant, Administration and FinanceMadison Pintér

Site Manager, San FranciscoJ.P. Salvador

Assistant Vice President, Executive CommunicationsMike Hines

Director of Executive CommunicationsGina Bazer

Associate Provost, Strategy and PolicyRoma Khanna

Executive AssistantLorraine Cassis

Senior Program AdministratorAndrianna Kurzenberger

Senior Director, Strategy and PolicyMearah Quinn-Brauner

Director of Strategic InitiativesRebecca Pinchuk

Director, Academic InitiativesBrad ZakarinDual report to Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education.

Associate Vice President for Information and AnalyticsAmit Prachand

Senior Director of Institutional ResearchDebbie Crimmins

Director of Institutional ResearchPaul Schatz

Institutional Research Analyst SeniorJason Ripple

Associate Director for Faculty Recognition and Awards and Special ProjectsAnahit Gomtsian

University OmbudspersonSarah KlaperTo view those reporting to Sarah Klaper, visit the Office of the Ombudsperson website.

Vice President and Dean of EnrollmentStacey KostellTo view those reporting to Stacey Kostell, visit the Office of Undergraduate Admission website.

Associate Provost, Graduate EducationKelly Mayo
To view those reporting to Kelly Mayo, visit The Graduate School website.

Director of Professional ProgramsAmy J. Hauenstein

VP and Associate Provost, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity OfficerRobin Means ColemanDual report to President. To view those reporting to Robin Means Coleman, visit the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion website.

Vice President, ResearchEric PerreaultTo view those reporting to Eric Perreault, visit the Office for Research website.

Vice President, IT and Chief Information OfficerSean ReynoldsDual report to Executive Vice President. To view those reporting to Sean Reynolds, visit the Information Technology website.

Associate Provost, Global AffairsAnnelise RilesTo view those reporting to Annelise Riles, visit the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs website.

Associate Provost, Undergraduate EducationMiriam Sherin

Director, Undergraduate EducationLee West

Program CoordinatorLaura M Cardimen