About Willamette University

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

Marlene Moore

Marlene Moore

David A. Douglass

David A. Douglass

Peter V. Letsou

Peter V. Letsou

Debra J. Ringold

Debra J. Ringold

Julie Gess-Newsome

Julie Gess-Newsome

Vice Presidents

John D. Balling

John D. Balling

James R. Bauer

James R. Bauer

Dennis P. Bergvall

Dennis P. Bergvall

Kristen Grainger

Kristen Grainger

  • Vice President and Executive Assistant to the President; Administrative Secretary, Board of Trustees
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Jim Sumner

Jim Sumner

William A. Yasinski

William A. Yasinski