Leadership Team

Vice Provost Baum is responsible for developing and promoting a strategic framework that re-envisions STEM, and particularly life sciences, research across Rutgers­–New Brunswick and in partnership with RBHS; fostering opportunities for joint research and external funding; overseeing the chancellor-led STEM/life science centers and institutes; and strengthening relationships with government, nonprofit, and industry partners.

Vice Chancellor Boxill is responsible for the oversight and execution of the fundraising and alumni engagement activities of Rutgers–New Brunswick. With a dual report to the Rutgers University Foundation, she and her team advance the core programs and priorities of the campus by engaging alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations in the mission-driven work of campus leaders.

Senior Vice President Branch leads operations to enhance diversity and inclusion in recruitment, retention, curriculum, research, and community engagement across Rutgers–New Brunswick. In addition, she works to expand and strengthen partnerships with the external community to support institutional goals of inclusion and equity in those relationships.

Associate Vice Chancellor Butler oversees support programs designed to foster equity for first generation, low socio-economic, and historically excluded or marginalized student populations at Rutgers–New Brunswick, including federally funded TRIO programs. In addition, she supports strategic planning as a part of the Division for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement and works to engage and support campus partners in the equity mindset in their work.

Vice Provost Curran is responsible for strategic initiatives that support faculty leadership, mentoring, recruitment, and retention. She directs the Center for Faculty Success which works in conjunction with campus and university partners to support the growth and development of faculty throughout all stages of their careers.

Associate Vice Chancellor Hammond manages the general purpose instructional space on the Rutgers–New Brunswick campuses, including overseeing their design, renovation, and construction. He provides leadership and strategic direction for universitywide units that support instructional space, including the Office of Scheduling and Space Management and Digital Classroom Services. He works closely with university academic leadership to ensure learning environments meet current technology needs and adapt to emerging trends.

Vice Provost Hien serves as a strategic partner in New Brunswick advocating for resources, developing communication/opportunities, and supporting funding initiatives to promote an inclusive culture for research and scholarship. She provides advice and planning for university-wide research initiatives and priorities including centers and institutes, supports cross-campus and chancellor-led units’ research infrastructure development, and works closely with the Office for Research and Office of Institutional Research and Academic Planning.

Vice Chancellor Hollingshead serves as a key strategic advisor and member of the cabinets of both the chancellor-provost of Rutgers–New Brunswick and chancellor of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. She sets long-term strategies to advance awareness of our mission, accomplishments, vision, and values, and leads day-to-day marketing and communications efforts. She is a veteran marketer and communicator who has spent the majority of her 20-year career in higher education and health care.

Vice Chancellor McAnuff oversees Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Aid, Academic Records, Registration, Retention Programs, and Early Awareness Outreach at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Under his direction, Enrollment Management opened a "One Stop Student Services Center" to respond to student administrative needs in one location. Vice Chancellor McAnuff brings to Rutgers outstanding leadership, innovative thinking, and progressive programs such as Rutgers Future Scholars.

Vice Chancellor Mena provides leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the comprehensive Division of Student Affairs, which creates innovative learning opportunities, programs, and services that prepare students to lead, serve, and become engaged members of the university, local community, and global society. Guided by its vision, mission, and core values, the outcomes achieved will result in the division's prominence as a national leader in student affairs administration and student development.

Vice Provost Moehling is responsible for promoting continued excellence in undergraduate education at Rutgers–New Brunswick. She directs the Office of the Chancellor-Provost's programs designed to advance student success. She also works closely with the leadership in the schools to encourage curricular and pedagogical innovation and to expand opportunities for experiential learning to prepare students for world that lies ahead.

Chief of Staff Oliver provides high-level analytical and organizational leadership for projects and initiatives stemming from the Chancellor-Provost Office. He is also responsible for the administrative oversight of the office.

Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief Business Officer Smith directs and facilitates financial strategy, management, and strategic planning for Rutgers–New Brunswick; leads campus-wide strategy relating to facilities, information technology, and human resources; and provides high-level strategic leadership for Chancellor-Provost priorities and initiatives. He develops approaches that ensure the university's financial well-being and promote efficient operation.

Senior Vice Provost Tomlinson-Clarke is responsible for supporting the chancellor-provost in all areas related to academic affairs and innovation including academic program development, approval, and review; development and oversight of policies and procedures in collaboration with the chancellor-provost's office; and building infrastructure at Rutgers–New Brunswick to support academic excellence across 13 academic units, two residential colleges, and four institutes.