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Leadership Dedicated to You

As an institution with a rich history of transformation for more than 150 years, Gallaudet has driven political, social, and economic impact in the signing and deaf community.

Roberta J. Cordano, President

* Roberta J. Cordano is Gallaudet’s 11th president. Appointed in 2016, Cordano is the university’s fourth deaf president, the first female president, and the first openly identified member of the LGBTQA community.

Deaf-Led Leadership

The Office of the President and its executive leadership collaborate with each other to accomplish The Gallaudet Promise and ensure that the institution’s priorities and vision are carried out effectively.

The Office of the President

Paving the way for Gallaudet’s future.

Roberta Cordano

President

Heather Harker

Chief of Staff

Academic Affairs

Academic excellence for all.

Jeffrey Lewis

Interim Provost

Beth Gibbons

Associate Dean, Graduate Education

Caroline Pezzarossi

Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Certification

Jennifer Powers

Operations Director

Khadijat Rashid

Dean, Faculty

Charles Reilly

Executive Director, International Affairs

Tami Santimyer

Director, Graduate Enrollment

Amanda Mueller

Gallaudet in Nigeria-Africa Manager

Raja Kushalnagar

Professor

Poorna Kushalnagar

Dean, Research

Amy Malm

Associate Dean, University Library and Museum

Carolyn McCaskill

Professor

Robert Sanchez

Interim Dean, Academic and Career Success

Helen Thumann

School Director

Caroline Solomon

School Director

Caroline Pezzarossi

Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Certification

Charles Reilly

Executive Director, International Affairs

Emilia Chukwuma

School Director

Khadijat Rashid

Dean, Faculty

Robert Sanchez

Interim Dean, Academic and Career Success

Teresa Burke

School Director

Glenn Lockhart

Research Operations and Compliance Director

Poorna Kushalnagar

Dean, Research

Daniel Koo

School Director

Amy Malm

Associate Dean, University Library and Museum

Lindsay Buchko

Director, Institutional Research

ASL and English Bilingualism

Raising the standard–two languages at a time.

Laurene Simms

Chief Bilingual Officer

Deborah Duren

Manager, ASL Development

Suzanne Stecker

Executive Director, Product Management

Candace Jones

Director, Heritage Sign Languages Center

Marika Kovacs-Houlihan

Director, ASL Connect

Krystina Ho

Project Manager

Wanda Hoshina

Administrative Assistant

Melissa Herzig

Director, Center of BETA

Domencia Casertano

Additional Responsibilities

Moni’ Brown

Graduate Assistant

Michele Dunefsky

Additional Responsibilities

Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Promoting belonging and equity for all.

Elizabeth Moore

Interim Chief Diversity Officer

Jeremy Brunson

Executive Director, DEDI

Student Affairs

Providing a top-notch student experience.

Travis Imel

Dean, Student Affairs

Eyob Zerayesus

Associate Dean, Student Experience and Engagement

Andrew Schewe

Director, Residence Life and Housing

Carl Pramuk

Associate Dean, Student Center Program and Services

Lauri Rush

Director, Counseling and Psychological Services

Jennifer Little

Project Manager

Warren Keller

Director, Athletics

Eyob Zerayesus

Associate Dean, Student Experience and Engagement

Warren Keller

Director, Athletics

Marketing, Communications, and Undergraduate Admissions

Bringing the world to Gallaudet.

Brandi Rarus

Chief Communications and Admissions Officer

Bilal Chinoy

Creative Services Director

Elise Nye

Director, Communications

Robert Weinstock

Senior Public Relations Manager

Operations

Operations and technology to support the bilingual experience.

Dominic Lacy

Chief Operating Officer

Kelly Fournier

Executive Assistant

Jennifer Heiser

Change Management Coordinator

Elizabeth Brading

Executive Director, Campus Design and Facilities

James Cromer

Senior Cross Divisional Manager

Christina Shen-Austin

Executive Director, Human Resources

Samuel Swiller

Senior Real Estate Manager

Earl Parks

Executive Director, Gallaudet Technology Services

Amy Parsons

Manager, Gallaudet Interpreting Services

Patrick Rader

Commander

Davina Kwong Yu

Executive Director, Campus Services

Angela Leppig

Director, University Press

Jennifer Tuell

Accessibility Resources Coordinator

Corey Washington

Operations Assistant

Christina Shen-Austin

Executive Director, Human Resources

Earl Parks

Executive Director, Gallaudet Technology Services

Davina Kwong Yu

Executive Director, Campus Services

Elizabeth Brading

Executive Director, Campus Design and Facilities

Finance

Ensuring Gallaudet’s financial stability, sustainability, and growth.

Brad Hermes

Chief Financial Officer

Kenneth Grazier

Executive Assistant

Crystal Harris

Director, Student Financial Services

Tracy Berman-Kagan

Controller

Stephen DaSilva

Assistant Controller

Stephanie Johnson

Director, Strategic Sourcing

Tysha Battle

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis