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

  • Chief of Staff

    Christine Wynne

    The 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. The chief of staff to the president also leads strategic projects and initiatives at the direction of the president.

  • Administrative Coordinator

    Reem Abdelghany

    Provides administrative support for the presidential functions team.

  • Director of Hospitality

    Erica Bibby

    Plans, designs, and executes Sloane House events and other presidential events.

  • Executive Assistant

    Megan Cohen

    Manages the calendar of the president and serves as staff liaison to select University committees.

  • 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.

  • Director of Presidential Communications

    Nate Herpich

    Provides strategic communications planning and support for the Office of the President; serves as presidential writer.

  • 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; represents President’s Office as member of multiple working groups.

  • Executive Director of Finance and Operations, Presidential Functions and Sloane House

    Karen Leonida

    Manages presidential events and oversees Sloane House operations and staff.

  • Photo of Jess Ruops

    Executive Assistant

    Jess Ruops

    Manages the president’s travel and serves as liaison to working groups; supervises student staff.