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
  • Armin Afsahi
    Armin Afsahi

    Vice President for Alumni Relations and Development

  • Jack Anderson, Jr.
    Jack Anderson, Jr.

    Interim Vice President for the Office of National Laboratories

  • 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

  • Lori Berko
    Lori Berko

    Vice President and Secretary of the University

  • Mike DeLorenzo
    Michael DeLorenzo

    Vice President for Operations

  • Erin Lane
    Erin Lane

    Vice President and Chief of Staff

  • Nadya Mason
    Nadya Mason

    Interim Vice President for Science, Innovation, and Partnerships, Dean of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering

  • 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

  • Ivan Samstein
    Ivan Samstein

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

  • Elizabeth Shanin portrait
    Elizabeth Shanin

    Interim Vice President and General Counsel

  • Headshot of Andy Ward
    Andy Ward

    Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

Deans