UChicago Leadership

The University is governed by a Board of Trustees and directed by academic and administrative leaders, including the President, Provost, Deans, and Vice Presidents. Together, they ensure the fulfillment of the University’s mission, uphold its core values, and manage its operations and academic affairs.


President Paul Alivisatos

Officers of the University

  • Katherine Baicker
  • Mark Anderson
    Mark Anderson

    Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, Dean of the Division of the Biological Sciences, and Dean of the Pritzker School of Medicine

  • Juan de Pablo
    Juan de Pablo

    Executive Vice President for Science, Innovation, National Laboratories, and Global Initiatives

  • Armin Afsahi
    Armin Afsahi

    Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development

  • Lori Berko
    Lori Berko

    Vice President and Secretary of the University

  • Erin Lane
    Erin Lane

    Vice President and Chief of Staff

  • Christian Mitchell
    Christian Mitchell

    Vice President for Civic Engagement and External Affairs

  • James G. Nondorf
    James G. Nondorf

    Vice President for Enrollment and Student Advancement

  • Paul M. Rand
    Paul M. Rand

    Vice President for Communications and Interim Head of Human Resources

  • Michele Rasmussen Headshot
    Michele Rasmussen

    Dean of Students in the University

  • Ivan Samstein
    Ivan Samstein

    Chief Financial Officer of the University and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of UChicago Medicine

  • Kim Taylor
    Kim Taylor

    Vice President and General Counsel

  • Headshot of Andy Ward
    Andy Ward

    Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

Deans