Staff
Tammy Benjamin
Assistant Director of Financial Operations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Karla Huie
Administrative Professional Sr.
Karla assists with the Institute’s Strategic Plan Advisory Group (SPAG) bridging funding concepts to Georgia Tech’s Strategic Plan, routing of the Office of the Provost mail, event planning support, as well as multiple administrative processes support.
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.