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University Leadership
Willamette University is led by a president who is appointed by a Board of Trustees. The board and president work collaboratively to set the strategic direction for the university. Each of the university’s colleges and administrative units is also led by a dean or a vice president.
President
Deans
Vice Presidents

Michael Beseda
- Vice President of Enrollment and University Communications
- (503) 370-6303
- mbeseda@willamette.edu
Kristen Grainger
- Vice President and Executive Assistant to the President; Administrative Secretary, Board of Trustees
- 503-375-5474
- kgrainge@willamette.edu
William A. Yasinski
- Vice President of Financial Affairs; Treasurer, Board of Trustees
- 503-370-6728
- ayasinsk@willamette.edu




