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Liang supports the Director of Global Communications and Outreach in strengthening WashU’s global presence. His role involves providing operational and communication support for international visits, analyzing global activities and enrollment, updating the global website, and collaborating with campus partners to implement strategic global priorities. Passionate about global education and fostering meaningful relationships, Liang previously served […]

Rachel oversees all internal and external communications, including the website, newsletters, and social media, and is responsible for the OISS operational budget.

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 whose work focuses on preventing violence, improving mental health and advancing the well-being of women, children, and families in contexts of conflict, displacement and adversity. She is internationally recognized for developing innovative methods to measure sensitive social issues and for evaluating interventions that promote safety and resilience. Stark has […]

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 M. McKay joined the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis as dean in 2016, continuing the School’s legacy of creating vital knowledge, initiating social change, and preparing leaders to address social and health challenges both locally and globally. McKay’s academic experience connects deeply to both social work and public health. She has […]

Caline Mattar is Professor of Medicine and Public Health 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]