Senior Leadership

President and President’s Cabinet

The President’s Cabinet comprises executive leaders responsible for managing and overseeing the institution, serving as a senior advisory team to President Poon.

• Thomas Poon, Ph.D., President**
• John S. Kiralla, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and CCO/CMO**
• Kawanna Leggett, Ed.D., Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
• Loretta P. Martinez, J.D., Senior Vice President and General Counsel
• John M. Parrish, Ph.D., Chief of Staff and Vice President for Institutional Strategy
• Craig Pintens, Athletic Director
• Nancy Pluzdrak, Ed.D., Vice President for Human Resources
• John T. Sebastian, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Mission
• Aimee Uen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Maureen P. Weatherall, Ed.D., Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
• Kat Weaver, Ph.D., Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
• Peter Wilch, Senior Vice President for University Advancement

**authorized university spokesperson

Senior Leaders by Division

Kat Weaver, Ph.D., Interim Executive Vice President and Provost

Academic Deans

• Bryant K. Alexander, Ph.D., Dean, LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts
• Kristine R. Brancolini, Dean, LMU William H. Hannon Library
• Tina Choe, Ph.D., Dean, LMU Seaver College of Science and Engineering
• Brietta Clark, J.D., Fritz B. Burns Dean, LMU Loyola Law School
• Richard Fox, Ph.D., Dean, LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
• Joanne Moore, J.D., Dean, LMU School of Film and Television
• Dayle M. Smith, Ph.D., Dean, LMU College of Business Administration
• Estela Zarate, Ph.D., Dean, LMU School of Education

Academic Affairs

Contact Academic Affairs

• José I. Badenes, S.J., Vice Provost, Academic Programs
• Maria Cano, Associate Provost, Financial Planning and Budgets
• Jonathan Rothchild, Associate Provost, Undergraduate Education
• David Sapp, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Academic Administration
• Heather Tarleton, Associate Provost, Faculty Excellence and Mission Integration
• Maureen P. Weatherall, Ed.D., Vice Provost, Enrollment Management

Division Leadership

• Christine Chavez, Associate Vice Provost, Institutional Effectiveness
• Ammar Dalal, Associate Vice Provost, Graduate and Professional Education
• Máire Ford, Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Development
• Tom Gutto, Associate Vice Provost, Undergraduate Enrollment
• Mark Houlemarde, Assistant Vice Provost, Academic Administration
• Tom Matthews, Interim Associate Vice Provost, Career Development
• Lindsay McCarthy, Assistant Vice Provost, Financial Aid
• Angie Rochat, Assistant Vice Provost, Research

Administration, Operations, and Outreach

John S. Kiralla, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and CMO/CCO

Administration and Operations
Contact Administration

• • Tamara Armstrong, Vice President for Information Technology Services
  • Andrew O'Reilly, Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services
  • Nancy Pluzdrak, Ed.D., Vice President for Human Resources
  • Trevor Wiseman, Ed.D., Vice President for Operations
  • Mike Wong, Vice President for Facilities Management

Marketing, Communications, and External Relations
Contact MarComm

• • Michelle Bernardin, Chief of Staff and Executive Director for Administration and Strategic Initiatives
  • Victoria Gerken, Vice President for Communications and Public Relations
  • Catherine Irwin, Ph.D., Senior Advisor and University Ambassador
  • Bernie Paine, Vice President for Marketing and Brand Management
  • Marianna Villa, Vice President for External Relations and Strategic Partnerships

Athletics
Contact Athletics

Craig Pintens, Athletic Director

• Ashley Armstrong, Deputy Athletics Director

Finance
Contact Finance

Aimee Uen, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

• • Fidel Aguayo, Vice President for Treasury and Investment
  • Patrick Hogan, Vice President for Financial Planning, Budgets, and Strategic Transactions
  • Aida Shadfan, Vice President for Finance and Controller

Mission
Contact Mission

John T. Sebastian, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Mission

• Marc Reeves, S.J., Associate Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Office of the President
Contact the President’s Office

Thomas Poon, Ph.D., President

• Michael Engh, S.J., Chancellor
• Maribel Martin Del Campo, Vice President for Internal Audit
• Loretta P. Martinez, J.D., Senior Vice President and General Counsel
• John Parrish, Ph.D., Chief of Staff and Vice President for Institutional Strategy

University Advancement
Contact University Advancement

Peter Wilch, Senior Vice President for University Advancement

• Kathleen Ash, Vice President for Advancement Administration
• Elina Gorelik, Vice President for Advancement Services
• Erin Hanson, Vice President for Engagement
• Jeanie Kim, Vice President for Development