Please visit the catalog archive for details about 2022-23 degrees and programs.
President, Astrid S. Tuminez (2018)
B.A., International Relations and Russian Literature, Brigham Young University; M.A.,
Regional Studies: Soviet Union, Harvard University; Ph.D., Political Science, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology
Provost and Senior Vice President of the Academic Affairs Division, F. Wayne Vaught
(2019)
B.A., Philosophy, Psychology, and Religion, Georgetown College; M.A., Philosophy,
Baylor University; Ph.D., Philosophy and Bioethics, The University of Tennessee -
Knoxville
Vice President of the Administration and Strategic Relations Division, Val L. Peterson
(1988)
B.A., Public Relations with an Emphasis in Mass Communications, Brigham Young University;
M.A., Mass Communications, Brigham Young University; M.S., Strategic Studies, United
States Army War College; Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Brigham Young University
Vice President of the Digital Transformation Division and Chief Information Officer,
Christina Baum (2022)
B.S., History and Business Management, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Business
Administration, Washington State University
Vice President of the Finance Division and Chief Financial Officer, Jim Mortensen
(2013)
B.S., Business Management, Brigham Young University; M.S., Human Development, Virginia
Tech; M.P.A., Public Administration, Brigham Young University
Vice President of the Institutional Advancement Division, Kyle A. Reyes (2003)
B.A., Visual Arts – Graphic Design, Brigham Young University; M.Ed., Educational Leadership
and Foundations, Brigham Young University; Ph.D. Educational Leadership and Policy,
University of Utah
Vice President of the People and Culture Division, Marilyn S. Meyer (2019)
B.S., Management Information System, University of Nevada – Las Vegas; M.S., Human
Resources Management, Golden Gate University
Vice President of the Student Affairs Division, Michelle L. Kearns (1992)
B.S., Business Management, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Public Administration,
Brigham Young University, Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University
Chief of Staff and Vice President of the Marketing and Communications Division, Kara
L. Schneck (2020)
B.A., Communications, Brigham Young University
Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer, Rasha Mohsen Qudisat (2022)
B.Sc., Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Jordan University of Science and Technology; M.Sc., Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology; Ph.D., Education, Inquiry, Measurement and Evaluation, Brigham Young University
Deputy Provost, Kathren A. Brown (2002)
B.A., History, Alma College; M.A., Russian History, Bowling Green State University;
Ph.D., Policy History, Bowling Green State University
General Counsel, Clark Collings (2017)
B.S., Business Management, Brigham Young University; J.D., University of Utah
Dean of the College of Health and Public Service, Cheryl Hanewicz (2011)
B.S., Individualized Interdisciplinary Concentration, Eastern Michigan University;
M.S., Technology Studies, Eastern Michigan University; Ed.D., Educational Leadership,
Eastern Michigan University
Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Steven C. Clark (2000)
B.S., Psychology, Brigham Young University; M.A., Ph.D., Psychology, University of
New Hampshire
Dean of the College of Science, Daniel M. Horns (1997)
B.S., Applied Geophysics, University of California at Los Angeles; Ph.D., Geology,
University of California at Davis
Dean of the Smith College of Engineering & Technology, Kelly Flanagan (2020)
B.S., M.S., Electrical Engineering, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Electrical and
Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University
Dean of the School of the Arts, Courtney R. Davis (2007)
B.A., Art History, Brigham Young University; M.A., Art History and Curatorial Studies,
Brigham Young University; J.D., Brigham Young University
Dean of the School of Education, Vessela Ilieva (2010)
B.S., Mathematics Education, Utah State University; M.S., Electronic and Automation
Engineering, Technical University; Master of Second Language Teaching, Utah State
University; Ph.D., Education, Utah State University
Dean of the Woodbury School of Business, Robert D. Allen (2023)
B.S., M.S., Accounting, Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Accounting, Michigan State
University
Associate Provost for Academic Innovation, Tammy Clark (2021)
B.S., Chemistry, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Synthetic Organic Chemistry, University of Rochester
Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Assessment, Laurie A. Sharp (2022)
A.A., General Education; B.S, M.Ed., Elementary Education, University of Central Florida; Ed.D, Educational Leadership, Tarleton State University
Associate Provost for Student Success, David R. Connelly (2008)
B.A., History, Brigham Young University; M.P.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Public Administration, SUNY Albany
Associate Vice President and Athletics Director, Jared Sumsion (2006)
B.S., Integrated Studies, Leadership & Community Health, Utah Valley University; M.B.A., Westminster College and University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership, Nova Southeastern University
Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, Frank R. Young (2001)
B.S., Construction Management, Brigham Young University
Associate Vice President for University Relations, Steven C. Anderson (2013)
B.S., Communication – Public Relations, Utah Valley University; M.A., Strategic Communication and Leadership, Seton Hall University; Ed.D., Interdisciplinary Leadership, Creighton University
Associate Vice President for Partner Solutions and Support Services, Nathan Gerber (1994)
A.A.S., Computer Science, Utah Valley University; B.S., Computer Science - Networking, Utah Valley University; M.S., Management and Leadership, Western Governors University
Associate Vice President for Platform Technologies, Vacant
Associate Vice President for Finance and Government Records Access and Management
Act (GRAMA) Officer, Kedric Black Interim (2004)
A.A.S., Utah Valley Community College; B.S., Accounting, B.S., Business Management,
Utah Valley University
Executive Director for Continuing Education, Richard Willing Interim (2016)
B.S., Recreational Management and Youth Leadership, Brigham Young University; M.P.A.
– Higher Education Administration, Southern Utah University
Associate Vice President for Development Programs, Candice L. Gardner (2009)
B.S., Political Science, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Public Administration, Brigham Young University
Associate Vice President for Strategic Engagement, Christie Denniston (2021)
B.A., Public Relations, M.P.A. with an Emphasis in Executive Leadership, Drake University
Associate Vice President for Strategic Communication Management, Bryant Larsen (2022)
B.U.S., University Studies, University of Utah; M.S., Journalism, Northwestern University
Associate Vice President for University Marketing, Matt Serrao (2022)
B.S., Recreation Management, Business Management, Asian Studies, Brigham Young University; M.B.A., Business Administration, Chaminade University of Honolulu
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Andrew J. Stone (2023)
A.S., Utah Valley State College; B.S., Psychology, Utah Valley University; M.Ed., Education with an Emphasis in Student Affairs, University of Utah; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah
Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, Tara S. Ivie (2008)
B.A, Political Science: International Relations, Utah Valley University; M.S, Administration of Academic Advising, Kansas State University; Ph.D., Education: Leadership, Utah State University
Associate Vice President for PK-16, Grants, Outreach, and Partnership, William Barney Nye (1999)
B.S., Integrated Studies: Emphases in English and Behavioral Science, Utah Valley University; M.P.A., Public Administration; University of Utah; Ph.D., Educational Leadership and Policy, University of Utah
Associate Vice President for Student Development and Well-Being and Dean of Students, Alexis Palmer (2004)
B.A., Elementary Education, Boise State University; M.S., Youth and Family Recreation, Brigham Young University; Ed.D., Organizational Leadership and Development, Grand Canyon University
