Matt Waller
Senior Executive Advisor to the Provost
Matt manages the provost’s office staff and facilitates communication among vice provosts, deans, and directors on the Bloomington campus. He also coordinates strategic initiatives for the campus and advances the priorities of the provost.
Deborah Westerfield
Executive Assistant
Deborah maintains the provost’s calendar and coordinates his travel, while also providing day-to-day support for the provost and other staff members.
Karen Easter
Project Management Specialist
Karen handles Vice Provost Venkat’s schedule, coordinates various special projects, and is a liaison for multidisciplinary programs.
Marketing Generalist
Ethan coordinates, shoots, and edits video and photo projects, including AAAMC Speaks, —a documentary series showcasing rare holdings within the Archives of African American Music and Culture.
Nicole Griffin
Director, Visitor Information Center
Nicole manages the visitor information center and supervises a staff of undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, she coordinates campus tours, serves as a liaison to the Bloomington community, and works to provide a welcoming environment for prospective students, visitors, alumni, etc.
Brandi Host
Project Manager
Brandi manages executive searches and reviews. She also works on special events including the Staff Merit Awards and Retiring Faculty Reception.
Deb Kremer
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Deb supports with coordination, strategy, and implementation of campus initiatives.
Dixie Mobley
Wells House Manager and Residence Coordinator of Provost Residences
Dixie oversees Indiana University Bloomington’s historic Wells House, including event planning and space management.
Jennifer Piurek
Director, Communications and Special Projects
Jennifer oversees strategic communications for the Office of the Provost. This includes both campus-wide, internal, and public-facing, external communications that align with campus goals and advance the reputation of IU’s flagship campus. Jennifer also serves as a liaison for key internal and external stakeholders, working to ensure effective, engaging, and collaborative storytelling and public affairs initiatives.
Haley Semian
Multimedia Project Manager
Haley assists Ethan with the coordination and management of photo and video projects. She serves as a liason between campus partners, the multimedia interns, and the Office of the Provost staff to coordinate shoots and keep projects on schedule.
Steph Slone
Communications Generalist
Steph supports Provost initiatives through strategic communications planning and graphic design. She runs the Provost social media accounts, manages the websites, facilitates mass email sends, and assists with IU Corps communications.
Lana Spendl
Speechwriter and Communications Specialist
As speechwriter and communications specialist, Lana conducts research; writes correspondence, speeches, and news stories; plans events; and coordinates with schools and units across campus and with the City of Bloomington.
Abby Van Alstine Brown
Executive Secretary and Assistant to Chief of Staff
Abby serves as the executive secretary for the Office of the Provost. She welcomes visitors to the office at the front desk and answers the main phone line, in addition to working closely with the Chief of Staff.
