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Chapman's administration and board of trustees embody the spirit and goals of the university through their leadership in fields that span Chapman's wide-ranging curriculum. Whether in the classroom or out in the community, their innovation and excellence provides inspiration for Chapman's upcoming generation of scholars and leaders.

President Daniele StruppaPresident Daniele C. Struppa, Ph.D.

President

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Matt ParlowMatt Parlow

President-elect, Executive Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer

Michael IbbaMichael Ibba, Ph.D.

Interim Executive Vice President, Provost, and Chief Academic Officer

Brian ThomasonBrian Thomason

Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Janna BersiJanna Bersi, Ed.D.

Senior Vice President, Investments and Administration

Gabriela Castañeda, Ed.D.Gabriela Castañeda, Ed.D.

Vice President of First-Generation and Promising Futures Programs

Collette CreppellCollette Creppell

Vice President of Campus Planning and Design

Martina Nieswandt, Ph.D.Martina Nieswandt, Ph.D.

Vice President of Research

Helen NorrisHelen Norris

Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Mike PellyMike Pelly

Vice President and Dean of Enrollment

Jerry PriceJerry Price, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Amy Rogan-MehtaAmy Rogan-Mehta, Esq.

Senior Vice President of University Advancement

Brenda RushforthBrenda Rushforth

Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Hima VattiHima Vatti

Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Marie WilliamsMarie Williams

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

2023-2028

Chapman University Strategic Plan

Learn about Chapman's five-year plan, Our Path to Greatness, centered on five priorities that focus on:

  • Academic Excellence
  • Expanding Graduate Health Science Programs
  • Organizational Excellence 
  • Campus Projects Enhancing Community-Building
  • A Comprehensive Campaign