President’s Cabinet

Provost

Marianne Ward-Peradoza leads the faculty and the division of Academic Affairs as the university’s Provost, which includes oversight of all academic schools, the Registrar’s Office, Sponsored Programs, the Student Success Center and the Munday Library. Ward-Peradoza serves on the president’s Cabinet and as administrative liaison for the Institutional Oversight and Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees.

Associate Vice President for Project Portfolio Management Office and Finance Strategy

Danny Lorenty will serve as the interim Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Technology beginning on July 1, 2024 and throughout the upcoming academic year. Danny has been a valued leader at St. Edward’s since he joined the university in 2012. 

Vice President for Marketing and Communications

Christie Campbell leads the university’s marketing, communications and external affairs teams. Together, they are responsible for communicating the St. Edward’s story to increase awareness, engagement and connections on the hilltop and with external audiences, attract resources, and achieve the university’s reputation and enrollment goals.

Vice President for University Advancement

Joe DeMedeiros leads a team that cultivates lifelong relationships with alumni, family and friends of the university to support two basic activities: extending the St. Edward's experience beyond graduation, and supporting today's students with gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Chief Financial Officer

Gary Huff oversees budget and planning, disbursements, procurement, student accounts, and the controller’s office. In his role, he has responsibility for the multi-year financial planning and forecasts, which allocates the university's financial resources to support the university’s mission and strategic goals. In addition, the CFO serves as the primary resource to the Fiduciary Committees of the Board of Trustees.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Administration
Title IX Coordinator

Lisa Kirkpatrick leads the Division of Student Affairs and Administration, including the departments and offices of Athletics, Dean of Students, Student Diversity and Inclusion, Recreation and Wellness, Residence Life, Student Involvement, and the Health & Counseling Center. In addition, she has responsibility for University Operations, Facilities, Planning & Construction, Business Services, Equity & Employee Relations, and Human Resources. She also oversees the university’s Title IX compliance, education and investigation efforts.

Vice President for Enrollment Management

Tracy Manier leads the admission and financial aid operations. Together with her teams, she works to further the university’s strategic enrollment goals by recruiting a talented and diverse student body and by helping to make our transformative brand of education affordable for all.

Director of Campus Ministry

Father Rick Wilkinson develops social and spiritual programs focused on young adult ministry.