Staff

Administration

Naima Barton

Assistant Director of Administrative Operations

Naima manages administrative operations of the Office of the Provost and oversees the daily operations of multiple
administrative functions, including serving as ex-officio on committees served by our office, coordinating business communications, facilitating various reporting duties, co-chairing special projects, collaborating with other Institute units on operational matters, leading events, and more.   

naima.barton@gatech.edu


Robbie Burr

Executive Assistant to the Provost

Robbie is part of the executive administrative team for the Office of the Provost and provides direct support to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. She is the first point of contact for the leadership office and performs a wide range of high-level administrative functions. Robbie’s responsibilities include managing the schedule, travel, and incoming communication.

robbie.burr@provost.gatech.edu

(404) 385-2700


Jason Matt

Senior Director of Academic Administration

Jason leads the team of administrative support professionals in the Office of the Provost.  He provides operational support to Georgia Tech’s entire academic enterprise by directing complex administrative projects, leading planning efforts in support of the academic mission, representing the Office of the Provost on campus committees, and collaborating with colleagues to close process gaps and increase operational efficiencies.

jason.matt@gatech.edu

(404) 385-3918


Finance

Tammy Benjamin

Director of Financial Administration

Tammy serves as the department administrator for the Institute's financial systems, monitoring and ensuring proper recording of Office of the Provost financial transactions. She also generates financial reports and advises management regarding financial status, oversees unit budget administration and coordination, including budget amendments, coordinates and facilitates audits of financial practices and records, provides financial support to the vice provost financial teams, and monitors the fiscal year-end closing for the units.

tammy.benjamin@gatech.edu

(404) 385-4351


Sue Jean Chae

Financial Manager II

Sue Jean is the Financial Manager II in the Office of the Provost and the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs. She manages the financial activity, including budget preparation and amendment and provision of financial reports and guidance to the units she serves. She currently serves the following units: Senior Vice Provost for Education and Learning (SVP-EL), Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (VPGPE), Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (GPE), Office of Graduate Education (OGE), Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), and Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty (VPF).

sjchae@gatech.edu

(404) 894-3363


Horacio Chavez

Accountant III

Horacio is the Accountant III in the Office of the Provost and the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs. He manages all of the financial activity, including preparation of financial reports, analyzing financial data, reconciling and providing guidance and commentary on the actuals to budgets for the following units: Office of Academic Effectiveness and Center for 21st Century Universities.

hchavez6@gatech.edu


Jaline Dixon

Financial Manager II

Jaline Dixon is the Financial Manager II who supports the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE).  She joined the Provost team in June 2023. Working closely with the OUE faculty and staff, she serves as the strategic financial partner and advisor to provide comprehensive financial oversight for the unit.

jaline.dixon@provost.gatech.edu

(404) 894-7510


Rusty Edwards

Senior Director of Financial Administration

Rusty is the senior director of Financial Administration for both the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research (EVPR). He leads a team responsible for the financial support for the provost and EVPR, as well as academic and research units across campus.

se57@gatech.edu

(404) 385-1208


Harry Ghuman

Financial Manager II

Harry is the Financial Manager II in the Office of the Provost and the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs. He manages all of the financial activity, including preparation of financial reports, providing guidance and commentary on the actuals to budgets for the following units: Vice-Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Education (VPGPE), Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Graduate Studies, Vice Provost for Faculty and Senior Vice-Provost of Education and Learning (SVPEL). 

harry.ghuman@business.gatech.edu

(404) 385-6733


Macy Key

Financial Administrator III

Macy is a Financial Administrator III in the Office of the Provost and the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs.  She provides direct support to the Office of International Education and the First Year Semester Abroad (FYSA) program. She also provides additional support for Georgia Tech Europe and Vice Provost for International Initiatives (VPII) as needed. She monitors the budgets for OIE and FYSA, processes and reviews payroll and financial transactions, and reconciles accounts monthly for supported units.

mkey9@gatech.edu


Jin “Jake” Park

Financial Admin Lead

JinJake” Park is the Financial Admin Lead in the Office of the Provost and works closely with the Director of Financial Administration II to oversee all financial activities within the department. He ensures accurate recording of financial transactions and departmental payroll through reconciliation, while also ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.

jake.park@gatech.edu


Mallorie Seibert

Accountant III

Mallorie is an Accountant III in the Office of the Provost and the Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs.  She provides all financial support to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education unit. She reviews and monitors the financial transactions in the unit to ensure adherence of proper Georgia Tech policies and procedures.

mseibert6@gatech.edu


Cheuk-ni Wong

Financial Manager II

Ni is the Financial Manager II for the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs. She provides financial support for the Office of Vice Provost for International Initiatives (VPII). The VPII Office oversees the Office of International Education (OIE), two campuses abroad, Georgia Tech - Europe (GTE), and Georgia Tech - Shenzhen. She oversees and coordinates the preparation and administration of unit budgets including amendments, advises management regarding the unit's financial statues, manages the recording of financial transactions and generation of financial related reports.

ni.wong@gatech.edu

(404) 385-5694


Human Resources

Samantha Cooper

HR Manager

Works closely with unit management performing a range of HR duties, including employee relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, and compliance.

sgraves3@gatech.edu


Brandi Foley-Rodgers

SHRM-SCP, Director III, HR Strategy and Faculty Administration

As a strategic HR partner, Brandi consults with unit leaders, staff, and faculty on comprehensive human resources matters that include complex employee relations, talent acquisition, total compensation, organizational development, change management, leave administration, and learning and development.

rodgers77@gatech.edu

(404) 385-3623


Lantha Kumar

HR Consultant

Latha provides HR consultation and administrative support to the Provost and EVPR HR team as well as unit HR contacts in the areas of Talent Acquisition, Visa processing and Human Resource Information Systems.

latha.kumar@gatech.edu


Ashley Mastin

Faculty Affairs Administrative Manager

Ashley works with units reporting to the Provost and EVPR on faculty affairs administration, including hiring and promotion. She also serves as the unit’s executive recruiter, supporting leadership with Dean and Vice President-level searches.

mastin@gatech.edu


Andrew Williams

Project Support Specialist

Andrew supports the HR team on various projects and initiatives to include executive recruitment efforts.

andrew.t.williams@gatech.edu

(404) 413-2000


Tai Winters

HR Manager

Tai works closely with unit management performing a range of HR duties, including employee relations, recruitment and selection, performance management, and compliance.

tai.winters@gatech.edu

(404) 894-7515