Organizational Structure

Fisher is an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education.

Fisher emphasizes liberal learning for students in traditional academic disciplines, as well as for those in more directly career-oriented fields.

Leadership by Division

Chair, Board of Trustees
Philip H. Yawman

President
Gerard J. Rooney
Executive Assistant – Ryanne Fose

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin Railey
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jose J. Perales
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Christopher Biehn
Executive Assistant – Amanda Burns
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Mark D. Harris
Executive Assistant – Jill D. Rathbun
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Matha Thornton
Executive Assistant – Chenno N. Bowens
Director, Campus Ministry
Director, Marketing and Communications
Kate M. Torok
Senior Diversity Officer

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin Railey, Ph.D.

Associate Provost
Eileen L. Lynd-Balta
Assistant Provost; Director, Center for Student Research and Creative Work
Kristin Picardo
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Ann Marie Fallon
Dean, School of Business
Daniel Connolly
Dean, Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
Joellen Maples
Dean, Wegmans School of Nursing
Tricia K. Gatlin
Dean, Wegmans School of Pharmacy
Christine R. Birnie
Director, Higher Education Opportunity Program
Clarence A. Norman
Director, Lavery Library
Melissa E. Jadlos
Director, Institute for Civic and Community Engagement
Wanda Cooper
Director, Advising and Support Services
Chris Keffer
Director, Career Services
Heather DiFino
Director, Global Education/Study Abroad
Stella Plutino-Calabrese
Director, DePeters Family Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence
Katie Sabourin
Coordinator of Institutional Reporting and Academic Projects
Kristin T. Anderson

Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jose J. Perales

Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Christopher Biehn
Executive Assistant – Amanda Burns

Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
Mark D. Harris
Executive Assistant – Jill D. Rathbun

Controller
Diane M. Martz
Chief Information Officer
Bethzaida Sosa
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
Valerie C. Benjamin
Director of Facilities
Kenneth E. Widanka
Director of Facilities Planning and Construction Administration
George Stooks

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Matha Thornton, Ph.D.
Executive Assistant – Chenno N. Bowens