Emerson College is led by an accomplished group of executive-level and academic administrators who are passionate about the College’s mission and have backgrounds relevant to our areas of study.

President’s Council

The President’s Council consists of Emerson’s executive-level leaders. They are responsible for the overall governance of the College and the success of our students.

  • Jay Bernhardt, President
  • Alexandra Socarides, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Christie Anglade, Interim Vice President and Dean of Campus Life
  • Carolina Avellaneda, Vice President and General Counsel
  • Brian Basgen, Interim Vice President for Facilities & Technology
  • Matt Boyce, Vice President for Enrollment Management
  • Rebekah Carmichael, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
  • Jon Derek Croteau, Vice President of Strategy, Innovation and Institutional Initiatives
  • Allison Dawson, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
  • Paul Dworkis, Vice President for Administration and Finance
  • Margaret Ann Ings, Vice President for Government and Community Relations
  • Shaya Gregory Poku, Vice President for Equity & Social Justice

Provost's Council

The Provost’s Council consists of Emerson’s academic affairs leaders. They are responsible for Emerson’s academic programs and faculty.

  • Alexandra Socarides, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Amy Ansell, Dean of the Marlboro Institute of Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Kate Eichhorn, Dean, School of the Arts
  • Brooke Knight, Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs
  • Maria Koundoura, Assistant Provost for Strategic Projects
  • Kim McLarin, Interim Dean, Graduate and Professional Studies
  • Paul Mihailidis, Special Advisor to the Provost
  • Anthony Pinder, Vice Provost for Internationalization & Equity
  • Brent Smith, Dean, School of Communication