WashU Global Advisory Council

Ronné Patrick Turner, vice provost for Admissions & Financial Aid, is responsible for planning and directing the recruitment of undergraduate students to Washington University and for implementing strategies to increase the strength and diversity of the student body. She also oversees Student Financial Services, which is dedicated to making it financially possible for admitted students to enroll and for […]

Lindsay Stark is a social epidemiologist and internationally recognized expert on the protection and well-being of women and children in situations of extreme adversity, with more than two decades of experience leading applied research with operational agencies such as UNICEF, UNHCR, International Rescue Committee and the Women’s Refugee Commission. Stark measures sensitive social phenomena and […]

Nick Somers serves as the managing partner of Somers Investment Partners LLC and a member of Washington University’s Board of Trustees. Mr. Somers earned his undergraduate degree in economics from WashU, followed by a master’s in business administration from the University of Chicago.

Guillermo Rosas is professor of political science in Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the economic consequences of political regimes and on the effects of political institutions on political elite behavior, especially in Latin America.  As a faculty fellow in the Office of the Provost, Rosas works with the vice provost for graduate education to gather and […]

Mary McKay is the vice provost for interdisciplinary initiatives.  The mission of her role is to enhance interdisciplinary research and education across the Danforth Campus and to build the collaborations the community needs to ensure the successful implementation of the university’s strategic plan. She also serves on the WashU Global Advisory Council. McKay joined the […]

Caline Mattar is associate professor of medicine at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, where she also serves as director of global health education and partnerships. She focuses on overseeing Global Health Education offerings and building bilateral global partnerships. She comes with an extensive experience in Global Health. She has led several […]

Pamella Henson is the Executive Vice Chancellor for University Advancement. In this role, she oversees all advancement activities of the university, as well as alumni and parent relations, corporate and foundation relations, national councils, and other related programs. Before her appointment as executive vice chancellor on January 1, 2019, Pam had served as vice chancellor […]

Julie Hail Flory was appointed vice chancellor for marketing and communications in April 2021. As a member of the chancellor’s executive cabinet, she provides strategic counsel to university leadership and serves as the primary crisis and executive communications strategist. She leads the work of University Marketing & Communications, which defines, elevates and protects Washington University’s brand […]

Markus Baer is an award-winning scholar and educator in the field of innovation. He is Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. Markus received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has served on the Olin faculty since 2006. Prior to pursuing his Ph.D., Markus […]