About the Office

The Chancellor’s Office at 91ÌÒÉ«

The chancellor serves as the University’s chief executive officer, providing administrative leadership for all campus programs, services, operations, and activities. The chancellor reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the deans and Chancellor’s Cabinet. In addition, the chancellor represents the University to Denver, the Rocky Mountain West region, Colorado and the nation.

Staff

The chancellor's staff supports the strategic direction of the chancellor and university through project and event management, communication support and the strengthening of relationships with trustees, students, facultyÌýand staff, as well as other important duties as needed.

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Marjorie Andersohn

Marjorie Andersohn

Executive Administrative Assistant and Office Manager

Phone: 303-871-2111

Email: Marjorie.Andersohn@du.edu

Margie serves as the administrative office manager for the Office of the Chancellor and as an executive assistant to the chancellor’s chief of staff. She is the parent of a 91ÌÒÉ« graduate ('23).

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Claire Brownell

Claire Brownell headshot

Director of University Protocol

Administrative Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Phone: 303-871-4876

·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô: Claire.Brownell@du.edu

Claire (MA, ’01) supports the Board of Trustees and the chair of the board. She also manages the University’s commencement ceremonies. Claire has BA in art history from the University of Vermont and an MA in higher education from 91ÌÒÉ«. She has worked in the Chancellor’s Office since the early 2000s, serving four chancellors and seven board chairs.

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Senaiet Mesgun

Senaiet Mesgun

Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Phone: 303-871-2630

·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô: Senaiet.Mesgun@du.edu

Senaiet Mesgun serves as executive assistant to Chancellor Jeremy Haefner, providing support to advance the priorities of the Office of the Chancellor. In her role, she works closely with cabinet members, trustees, faculty, and external partners to coordinate initiatives that strengthen collaboration across the institution and advance the 91ÌÒɫ’s mission and strategic goals.Ìý

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Allison Riola

Allison Riola

Chief of Staff

Phone: 303-871-4201

·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô: Allison.Riola@du.edu

Allison (BA, '10 and MLS, ‘18) works in partnership with numerous faculty, students and staff across campus to help meet the strategic goals of the chancellor on behalf of the University. She has worked at the 91ÌÒÉ« since 2004, and in the Chancellor’s office since 2015.

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Chancellor Haefner welcomes input from the entire University community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, business and community leaders, neighbors, and other partners. Fill out the form below to submit your comments. Please note that to receive a reply, we need your name and email. For more direct contact, you may also send an email to chancellor@du.edu.

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Office of the Chancellor