Gigi Bruce, Chief Assistant to the Provost
As chief assistant to the Provost, Gigi Bruce supports the provost on 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, manages senior leadership searches, and oversees engagement and communications. She is the administrative and business manager of the Office of the Provost and the Secretary to the INTO OSU Joint Venture Board. Gigi has a 30-year career in higher education, serving three provosts and a president, and over fifteen years as a Faculty Senator.
Sara Daly, Senior Academic Affairs Associate
As the senior associate for academic affairs, Sara Daly holds a portfolio that includes executive-level support related to academic personnel matters; academic faculty recruitment, development, and retention; shared governance; and promotion and tenure. Her responsibilities includes the development and tracking of university policies and standards; expanding the university’s efforts to promote academic faculty for prestigious awards; and developing and supporting academic leaders at all levels. Sara provides liaison between faculty affiars work and other executive offices; engage with internal and external stakeholders; and serve on various short- and long-term committees and task forces. Sara has a bachelor's degree in graphic design from Oregon State University.
Kayleen Eng, Manager of Executive Events and Communications
As the manager of executive events and communications, Kayleen Eng plans executive-level events and coordinates communications for the Office of the Provost, prepares remarks for the Provost, and supports the chief assistant to the Provost, Gigi Bruce. She serves as the Director of Commencement and Chair of the Commencement Planning Committee. Kayleen earned an M.S. in College Student Services Administration from Oregon State University, a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Sociology from the University of Oregon.
Romeo Lopez Gonzalez, Executive Assistant to the Provost
As the executive assistant to the Provost, Romeo Lopez Gonzalez manages the provost’s schedule, prepares the provost’s daily agenda and itinerary, and arranges the provost’s travel. Romeo earned an Ed.M. in College Student Services Administration, a B.S. in Ethnic Studies, and a B.S. in Human Development Family Sciences from Oregon State University.
Amanda Ronay, Administrative Assistant
As the administrative assistant for the Office of the Provost, Amanda Ronay manages the calendars of the Senior Advisor of Strategic Initiatives, Belinda Batten and the Chief Assistant to the Provost, Gigi Bruce, and provides general administrative support to the Office of the Provost. Amanda earned a B.A. in English from the University of Puget Sound.