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 Faculty Affairs Associate
As the senior associate for faculty affairs, Sara Daly's portfolio 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.
Contact Sara with questions about:
- Scheduling the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Faculty Affairs Initiatives and Projects
- Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures
Kayleen Eng, Events and Communications Specialist
As the events and communications specialist, 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.
Diane Jones, Administrative Assistant
In my role as Administrative Assistant I support the Associate Vice Provost for the Office of Faculty Affairs, as well as the other team members within the office, having joined in May 2023. My main responsibilities include the support of programs which advance faculty development and recognition awards.
I relocated from Arizona three years ago to be closer to family and have worked in California, Texas, and Colorado supporting executives and teams in the office as well as fully remotely over the past decade. I bring a wide range of knowledge, experience and qualifications to support this team having primarily worked in the technology industry for many years.
Please contact me to schedule any meetings with our team, or if you have general questions about our department.
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.
Morgan Raleigh, Faculty Affairs Associate
As the faculty affairs associate, Morgan Raleigh supports OSU's talented community of faculty through a variety of projects focused on faculty excellence and faculty development. Throughout her career she has worked with initiatives and processes that support learners at moments of opportunity and transition. Morgan enjoys the intersection of those experiences with the Office of Faculty Affairs’ work to support and advance our scholars.
Before moving to Oregon, Morgan served in a variety of capacities related to university enrollment and admission. Most recently, she served as the Director of Recruitment at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Morgan earned a Master of Education in Student Development Administration from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Public Relations from Pacific Lutheran University.
Contact Morgan with questions or ideas about:
- Academic Analytics (a data tool for faculty scholarship and advancement)
- Data related to academic faculty
- The Future Faculty Pathways Program
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.