Gigi Bruce, Chief Assistant to the Provost
Gigi Bruce works on behalf of the provost and executive vice president to advance major strategic and administrative initiatives, works with senior university administrators and other colleagues across the University to make effective use of the provost's time, and serves as liaison with the university community to advance a range of projects and priorities. She serves as administrative and business manager for the Office of the Provost and oversees the provost’s engagement plan and communications. Gigi is a member of several consultative groups and committees to advance the University’s strategic plan and the provost’s goals; serves as an OSU Faculty Senator; serves as Board Administrator for the INTO OSU Joint Venture Board, and oversees Office of the Provost staff.
Sara Daly, Senior Academic Affairs Associate
Sara Daly works with the provost and executive vice president, senior vice provost for academic affairs and other senior leaders, including liaison with University Human Resources, to ensure appropriate and timely responses for academic personnel matters; tracks and supports the faculty affairs portfolio for Academic Affairs; and provides executive administrative support for the University Promotion and Tenure Committee. Sara oversees the annual process for Honorary Doctorates, University Distinguished Professors and recognition of Authors and Editors. She is responsible for tracking endowed/named position appointments and oversees budgets for the University's dual career hiring initiatives and tenured faculty diversity initiative.
Kayleen Eng, Manager of Executive Events and Communications
As the manager of executive events and communications, Kayleen Eng plans executive-level events, coordinates web and social media communications for the Office of the Provost and prepares remarks for the provost and executive vice president. As director of Commencement and chair of the Commencement Planning Committee, Kayleen leads planning and execution of the University's largest and widest reaching annual event.
Lucia Lind, Administrative Assistant
Lucia Lind provides administrative support for the Office of the Provost, including general office coordination, team support, and direct administrative/calendaring assistance for Senior Advisor to the Provost for Special Projects Belinda Batten, Chief Assistant to the Provost Gigi Bruce, and Senior Advisor to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives Rob Stone.
Romeo Lopez Gonzalez, Executive Assistant to the Provost
Romeo Lopez Gonzalez provides executive administrative support to Provost and Executive Vice President Roy Haggerty. Romeo manages the provost’s schedule, prepares the provost’s daily agenda and briefings, and arranges the provost’s travel. He manages all requests for the provost's time, including appearances at events or gatherings.