Julie McCausland-Richey
Senior Director of Operations and Administration
As Senior Director of Operations and Administration for MarComm, I oversee the department’s core business functions—including administrative oversight of enterprise-level tools and technologies, the management and development of human and financial resources, and the leadership of a talented team dedicated to financial, administrative, and operational support. My focus is on driving efficiency, optimizing resources, and […]
Kathryn Emery
Finance Manager
As Finance Manager for University Marketing and Communications I maintain the departmental budget and manage all accounting functions. I also provide accounting support to our creative services and multi-media departments by handling all the billing for their projects. My role at MarComm allows me to interact with every talented and creative member of our group. […]
Patrick Holt
Employee Success Specialist
I am not sure what my job description is, but it might be easier to list the things I don’t do here. As a member of the admin team, my coworkers and i have our hands in a little bit of everything: we handle things like expenses (internal and external), our internal website, branding, printing, […]
Pat Bierman
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
As the executive assistant to the vice chancellor, I work closely with the vice chancellor and the senior management team. I am responsible for setting up meetings with members of Public Affairs and campus partners. I enjoy arranging events such as monthly staff luncheons, Huddles, holiday parties and welcome/departing gatherings. Those chocolate chip cookies at […]
Kurt J. Mueller
Assistant Director, Operations and Events
As assistant director of administration and a member of the administration team, I act as liaison to facilities and maintenance, outside vendors, movers, painters, custodial services, card access, and WU Telecom. Besides other various activities, I also lead the holiday giving program, work with building safety issues, and co-direct the Green Offices Program for University […]
Barbara Rea
Receptionist
I came to Washington University in 1984 to handle communications and events for the University Libraries, then transferred to Marketing & Communications in 1996 as director of major events & special projects. In this role I was responsible for the university’s signature lecture series, the Assembly Series. I was also privileged to take part in […]