People

Lisa is the primary steward of WashU’s “In St. Louis, for St. Louis” initiative, a part of the university’s 10-year “Here and Next” strategic plan. She reports to Rebecca L. Brown, vice chancellor, secretary to the Board of Trustees and chief of staff for Chancellor Andrew D. Martin, and works closely with Chancellor Martin, university […]

As Assistant University Secretary, Laura provides meeting support to Board committees, task forces, and the full board. She contributes to agenda development, assists with materials distribution, and ensures the continuity of university governance. She works closely with senior administrators, serves as a concierge to Trustees, and handles a variety of Board communications. Prior to joining […]

As Board Program Manager, Brita Mathre supports the governance work of the university’s Board of Trustees through coordinating programming including full board meetings, committee meetings, and other board dinners and social events. Brita has previously cooked professionally in area restaurants, worked in real estate, and served as an academic advisor for nearly four years to […]

As Associate Secretary, Stephanie is responsible for supporting the governance work of the university’s Board of Trustees and serving as the liaison between the Board Secretary, trustees, and senior administrators.  Stephanie began her career in nonprofit administration at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Rhode Island before returning to her hometown of St. Louis, where […]

Beth Bowden, Director of Communications and Special Projects, joined the Office of the Chancellor in 2019. She provides strategic executive writing support and helps shape messaging that effectively conveys the university’s values and mission to a wide range of internal and external audiences.  Prior to joining the Washington University team, Beth enjoyed a successful corporate […]

Vickie Bolden, Harbison House Coordinator, joined the Chancellor’s team in 2004. Her duties include coordinating maintenance teams, scheduling and overseeing special projects at Harbison House, special event set up and staffing, and cleaning and maintenance of the Chancellor’s residence. Prior to coming to Harbison House, Vickie had a small cleaning business and worked in private […]

As Executive Assistant to the Chancellor, Nancy Lyons provides critical administrative support to Chancellor Martin, managing his complex schedule with detailed logistics and meeting preparation.  Nancy assists Chancellor Martin with a broad range of daily activities including travel, correspondence, and expense reporting, and she effectively liaises with both high-level internal administrative officers and external constituents. […]

In her role as Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and University Governance she serves as a thought partner to the Chancellor and the cabinet. She is also a designated strategic liaison to various constituencies internal and external to the university.  As Board Secretary, Rebecca is responsible for working alongside the Board Chair and Chancellor on matters […]