Administrative Staff


  • Senior Advisor to the Provost

    Maria Di Pasquale

    Maria Di Pasquale is the senior advisor to the provost. Her responsibilities range from coordinating the efforts of the academic leadership groups (e.g., Deans Council and Provost's Cabinet) and the operations of the Office of the Provost to implementing strategic projects on behalf of the provost.

    Senior Advisor to the Provost

  • Director of Academic Affairs

    Demetra Schoenig

    Demetra Schoenig serves as director of academic affairs in the Office of the Provost. Among other responsibilities, she facilitates the efforts of the Academic Council, creates new opportunities for engagement between the Provost’s Office and the Provost’s Advisory Committee, and handles the University's accreditation-related initiatives.

    Director of Academic Affairs

  • Executive Director of Academic Communications

    Kate Garry

    Kate Garry is the executive director of academic communications. Working with the provost, associate provosts, and other academic and communications leaders, she directs strategic communications and marketing efforts for the academy, with special emphasis on promoting Notre Dame’s research strengths, global reach, and new initiatives.

    Executive Director of Academic Communications

  • Program Director, Faculty Data and Systems

    Joe Lyphout

    Joe Lyphout is program director, faculty data and systems. In this capacity, he provides planning and execution for cross-functional projects on behalf of the Office of the Provost. He serves as the faculty-related data expert and enhances academy data systems and reporting tools.

    Program Director, Faculty Data and Systems

  • Assistant Program Manager, Faculty Data and Systems

    Joe Gettinger

    Joe Gettinger is assistant program manager for faculty data and systems. In this position, he assists in the creation of faculty-related reports, providing analysis relating to faculty initiatives, and reviewing faculty appointments for consistency and correctness.

    Assistant Program Manager, Faculty Data and Systems