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
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
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
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
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.