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Inauguration Steering Committee


  • Aaron Hoover, Chief of Staff, Office of the Provost (Chair)
  • Kevin Orr, Dean, College of the Arts (Vice Chair)
  • Heather Ashley, Executive Director, UF Alumni Association
  • Matthew Bravo, President, UF Student Government
  • Michael Ceilley, Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Commercial Officer, University Athletic Association
  • Sarah Coates, Archivist, UF Libraries
  • Jason Degen, Director of Commencements, Office of the Provost
  • Colleen Flage, Director of Executive Events, Office of the President
  • Dr. Chris Hass, Associate Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost
  • Dr. R. Raymond Issa, Chair, Faculty Senate
  • Brian Jose, Director, UF Performing Arts Center
  • Bart Knowles, Chief, UF Police Department
  • Maria Gutierrez Martin, Vice President, UF Advancement
  • Dr. Shannon Lowe, Associate Professor and Associate Director, School of Music
  • Jeremiah McInnis, Associate Director of Transportation, Transportation and Parking Services
  • Chris Moran, Chief of Staff, IFAS Office of the Senior Vice President
  • Steve Orlando, Interim Vice President, Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing
  • Melissa Orth, Special Assistant to the President and Associate University Secretary, Office of the President
  • Brandi Renton, Vice President, Office of Business Affairs
  • Melanie Ross, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, UF Health
  • Chuck Clemons, Vice President, Office of Government and Community Relations
  • Dr. Heather White, Vice President, Office of Student Life
  • Nicole Yucht, Assistant Vice President, UF Advancement Strategic Communications, Marketing and Engagement