President’s Office Staff
Office of the President
- Address Boston University
One Silber Way, 8th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02215 - Phone 617-353-2200
- Email president@bu.edu
Vice President & Chief of Staff
Christine Wynne
The vice president and chief of staff supervises the staff and daily operations of the Office of the President, oversees preparations for presidential events, and represents the president at meetings, as needed. Also leads strategic projects and initiatives at the direction of the president.
- Phone 617-353-2200
- Email cwynne@bu.edu
Administrative Coordinator
Reem Abdelghany
Provides administrative support for the presidential functions team.
- Phone 617-353-2200
- Email abdelra@bu.edu
Director of Hospitality
Erica Bibby-Rosmarin
Plans, designs, and executes Sloane House events and other presidential events.
- Phone 617-353-9566
- Email ebibby@bu.edu
Senior Executive Assistant
Megan Cohen
Manages the calendar of the president and serves as staff liaison to select University committees.
- Phone 617-353-2200
- Email mseiler@bu.edu
Deputy Chief of Staff
Sira Dooley Fairchild
Provides strategic oversight of the Office’s operations, ensuring alignment with the president’s most critical priorities.
- Phone 617-358-8128
- Email sdooleyf@bu.edu
Executive Director of Finance & Human Resources
Susan Giovino
Manages office finances, human resources and office operations, and special projects; serves as liaison to multiple University standing committees.
- Phone 617-353-2200
- Email sgiovino@bu.edu
Director of Presidential Communications
Nate Herpich
Provides strategic communications planning and support for the Office of the President; serves as presidential writer.
- Phone 617-353-6392
- Email nherpich@bu.edu
Executive Director of Presidential Engagement
Jennifer Horgan
Serves as liaison to students and other community members; provides editorial support for the president’s communications and for special projects.
- Phone 617-353-3442
- Email jhorgan@bu.edu
Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Presidential Functions and Sloane House
Karen Leonida
Manages presidential events and oversees Sloane House operations and staff.
- Phone 617-358-6921
- Email klawless@bu.edu