The President's Cabinet

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The President’s Cabinet is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Puget Sound, overseeing the areas of student affairs, university relations, academic administration, enrollment, communications, finances, and legal counsel. The cabinet is responsible for carrying out policies approved by the Board of Trustees and serving as advisers to the president.

	Matthew Boyce Vice President for Enrollment mpboyce@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3211 B.A., Villanova University, 2004. MEd, Boston University, 2008. PhD, George Mason University, 2019. Previously Executive Director of Enrollment Management (2019–20), Director of Enrollment Management (2016–20), Director of Undergraduate Admission (2014–16), Senior Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions (2013–14), and Associate Director of K-12 Partnerships (2011–13), George Mason University; Director of New England Programming, Let's Get Ready (2007–11); Counselor/Intern, Boston College High School (2007–08); Team Lead/Contracts Administration, Iron Mountain (2006–07); Seminar Administrator, CPE Inc. (2005–06); AmeriCorps Volunteer, Dorchester Youth Academy (2004–05).
	Joanna Carey Cleveland Vice President and General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees jcleveland@pugetsound.edu 253.879.2734 B.A., JD, MPA, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1990, 1994, 1998. Previously Vice President for Legal Affairs and Deputy General Counsel (2015–18), Vice President for Legal Affairs (2014–15), Senior Associate Vice President for Legal Affairs (2014), University of North Carolina System; Interim General Counsel (2015–16), North Carolina Central University; Associate University Counsel (2002–14), Assistant University Counsel (1998–2001), Acting Senior Director - HR Programs (2003–04), Acting Policy Director (1998), Legal Assistant to the Senior Director - HR Administration and Senior University Counsel (1995–98), Assistant to the Senior University Counsel (1994–95), University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Law (2005–18); Adjunct Instructor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Government (2001–present).
	Mary Elizabeth Collins ’81 Director of the Office of the President and Community Liaison Officer lcollins@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3237 B.A., University of Puget Sound, 1984. Previously Director of Corporation and Foundation Relations (2000–05), Acting Director, Annual Giving (2004), Associate Director, Corporation and Foundation Relations (1999–2000), Interim Director, Alumni Programs (1994–96), Director, Alumni and Development Information (1992–2000), University of Puget Sound; Prospect Researcher and Data Coordinator, MultiCare Medical Center (1986–91).
	Sarah Comstock Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students dos@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3360 B.A., MA, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1996, 2000. Previously Associate Dean of Students (2016–21), Director of Student Life Operations (2014–16) and Assistant Director of Student Activities (2007–14), University of Puget Sound; Associate Director of Programming (2003-06), Interim Assistant Dean of Students (2002–03), Associate Director of Wood Center (2001-02), Student Activities Coordinator (2000–02) and Scheduling Coordinator (1996–2000), University of Alaska Fairbanks.
	Lorna Hernandez Jarvis Vice President for Institutional Equity and Diversity vpdiversity@pugetsound.edu 253.879.2827 B.A., The University of Akron, 1988; MA, PhD, Kent State University, 1990, 1993. Previously Associate Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (2017–21), Whitworth University; Professor of Psychology (2007–17), Director of General Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (2010–13) and Chair of Psychology Department (2011–14), Hope College; Co-director and co-designer of Global Learning Fellows Faculty Development Program, an Intergroup Dialogue and Diversity Education Program (2012–16), Hope College.
	Nick Kontogeorgopoulos Interim Provost provost@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3205 B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1992. MA, University of Toronto, 1994. PhD, University of British Columbia, 1998. Previously Associate Dean of Experiential Learning (2021–22), Professor (2010–present), Associate Professor (2004–10), Assistant Professor (1998–2004), Henry R. Luce Professor of the Political Economy of Southeast Asia (1998–2001), University of Puget Sound. Instructor (1997), Teaching Assistant (1995–97), University of British Columbia. Teaching Assistant (1992–94), University of Toronto.
	Kimberly Kvaal Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer kkvaal@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3204 B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder, 1989. MBA, Regis University, 2000. EdD, University of Southern California, 2020. Previously Vice President, Finance & Administration, and Chief Financial Officer (2014–22), Part-time Faculty (2020–22), St. Edward's University. Associate Vice President, Accounting & Business Services (2005–14), Part-time Faculty (2005–14), University of San Francisco. Controller (1996–2005), Regis University. Associate Controller (1990–96), Jewish Family Service of Colorado.
	Victor Martin Vice President for University Relations vpour@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3901 B.A., MBA, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale Previously Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director, CSUB Foundation (2016–22), Associate Vice President for Development/Interim Vice President for University Advancement (2015–16), Director of Development (2013–15), California State University, Bakersfield. Campaign Director (2012–13), San Joaquin Community Hospital Foundation. Executive Director (2011–12), CCS Fundraising. Feasibility Study Consultant (2011). Executive Director (2010), Associate Director (2007–10), CCS Fundraising.
	Gayle McIntosh Chief of Staff and Special Assistant for Strategic Initiatives gmcintosh@pugetsound.edu 253.879.3905 B.A., Central Missouri State University, 1981. MA candidate, Washington University. Previously Executive Director of Communications (2003–17), University of Puget Sound; Director of Communications and Editor-in-Chief, KCTS (PBS) Television/Seattle (1989–2003); Editor-in-Chief (1989–95), Manager of Foundation Relations (1995–96), KETC (PBS) Television/St. Louis; Creative Services Manager, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (1985–89); Copywriter and Communications Coordinator, RFDG Inc. (1982–85).

The President's Cabinet

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Matthew Boyce

Joanna Carey Cleveland

Mary Elizabeth Collins ’81

Sarah Comstock

Lorna Hernandez Jarvis

Nick Kontogeorgopoulos

Kimberly Kvaal

Victor Martin

Gayle McIntosh