President
Troy D. Paino, President
B.A., Evangel University; J.D., Indiana University; M.A. and Ph.D., Michigan State University
Jeffrey W. McClurken
Chief of Staff and Vice President of Strategy
Clerk of the Board of Visitors
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University
Ruth Davison, Director of Compliance and Title IX/ADA Coordinator
B.A, University of Mary Washington; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological; M.A., Ph.D., University of Louisville
Hall Cheshire, Chief Information Officer
B.S., The American University
Academic Affairs
Timothy M. O’Donnell, Provost
B.A., M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Debra J. Schleef, Associate Provost for Institutional Analysis and Effectiveness
B.A., Indiana University at Indianapolis; M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University
Shavonne R. Shorter, Associate Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
B.A., Frostburg State University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University
Amy Filatreau, University Librarian
B.A., University of Chicago; MLIS, University of Texas at Austin; MBA, Lynn University
Rita F. Dunston, University Registrar
B.S., Norfolk State University; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ed.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Adria Goldman, Director, Speaking Intensive Program
B.A., Longwood University; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; Ph.D., Howard University
Kelli M. Slunt, Director, Honors Program
B.S., Mary Washington College; Ph.D., University of Virginia
Victoria K. Russell, Director, Center for Teaching
B.A., Loyola University; M.A., M.Ed., The College of William and Mary; Ed.D., The George Washington University
Leah Schweitzer, Director, Speaking and Writing Center
BFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of Louisville
Gerald (Jerry) M. Slezak, Jr., Director, Digital Learning Support
B.A., Marymount University; BLS, University of Mary Washington; M.Ed., University of Georgia
R. Wesley Hillyard, III, Director, Academic Services
B.S., University of Mary Washington; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ed.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Alex G. Ecklund, Director, Office of Disability Resources
B.A., M.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Jose A. Sainz, Director, Center for International Education
B.A., Universidad de Deusto (Spain); M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of Maryland
Scott A. Harris, Executive Director, University Museums
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., The College of William and Mary
Kimberly C. Young, Associate Provost for Career and Workforce
B.A., Duke University; MMH, MBA, Cornell University
College of Arts and Sciences
Keith E. Mellinger, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Millersville University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware
Grant R. Woodwell, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Columbia University; M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Elizabeth F. Lewis, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Auburn University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Ana G. Chichester, Director, Bachelor of Liberal Studies Program
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Virginia
Janet M. Atarthi-Dugan, Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion Program
BSN, University of San Francisco; MSN, Ph.D., George Mason University
College of Business
Filiz Tabak, Dean of the College of Business
B.S., Istanbul Technical University; M.S., University of Istanbul; M.B.A., Bogazici University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Christopher J. Garcia, Associate Dean for Faculty
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Brian J. Baker, Executive Director, Center for Economic Development
B.A., MBA, University of Mary Washington
College of Education
Peter S. Kelly, Dean of the College of Education
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Kansas
Jennifer D. Walker, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation
B.S., University of Mary Washington; M.Ed., Ph.D., George Mason University
Kristina Peck, Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships
B.S., University of Mary Washington; M.A., Virginia Tech
April A. Brecht, Director of Advising Center Services
B.B., M.S., Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Administration and Finance
Craig Erwin, Vice President, Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer
B.S., Louisiana Tech University; MBA, Texas Christian University
Julie Smith, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller
B.S., University of Central Florida
Elizabeth Williams, Executive Director for Human Resources
B.S., Mary Washington College
Melva Kishpaugh, Director of Procurement Services
BLS, University of Richmond
Katherine Sandor, Director of Business Services
B.S., Mary Washington College
Gary Hobson, Capital Outlay Director
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; MPA, Virginia Commonwealth University
Brian Gorham, Executive Director of Facilities Operations
Pamela Taggert, Assistant Budget Director
Enrollment Management
Melissa Wheat Yakabouski, Dean of Admissions and Associate Vice President
B.A., MBA, University of Mary Washington
Deanna C. Pack, Associate Dean of Admissions
BBA, MBA, Averett University
Timothy Saulnier, Director, Financial Aid
B.A., Asbury University; M.Ed., Northeastern University
Equity and Access
Shavonne R. Shorter, Associate Provost for Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer
B.A., Frostburg State University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University
Laura C. Wilson, Director, Safe Zone
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; M.A., The College of William and Mary; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Student Affairs
Juliette Landphair, Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A.,Tulane University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Melissa L. Jones, Associate Dean for Student Involvement
B.A., University of Virginia; M.Ed., University of Virginia; M.Ed., James Madison University
David W. Fleming, Assistant Dean for Residence Life and Housing
B.A., Salisbury University; M.A., University of New Haven
Marion R. Sanford, Director of Multicultural Student Affairs
B.A., Jackson State University; M.A., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Michael W. Hall, Chief of Police and Assistant Vice President for Public Safety
A.D., Central Virginia Community College; B.A., Lynchburg College
Patrick L. Catullo, Director of Athletics
B.S., Mary Washington College; MSS, The United States Sports Academy
Advancement and University Relations
Katie Turcotte, Vice President of Advancement
B.S., Purdue University; M.S., American University
Jan G. Clarke, Assistant Vice President of Gift Planning
B.S., Averett College
Catherine A. Seller, Assistant Vice President of Advancement Relations and Operations
B.A., American University; M.A., Marymount University