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.
Kayleen Eng serves as the Events and Communications Specialist in the Office of the Provost. She plans 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 serves as the executive assistant to the Provost. He 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 serves as the administrative assistant to the Office of the Provost. She 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.