Leadership & Staff
University Leadership
President's Leadership Council and Deans' Council 2019 - 2020
The President is elected by the Board of Trustees from among the members of the Priests Society of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers.
With the support of the President's Leadership Council and deans, the President acts as the executive head of the University and is responsible for the general direction of its affairs.
University Leadership and Governance
Office of the President Staff

Ann Firth
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Ann M. Firth serves as vice president and chief of staff to Notre Dame’s president, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C. Ms. Firth’s responsibilities include: advising the President; managing the staff and operations of the office; serving as a liaison with the Board of Trustees; working with the Budget Working Group, the Faculty Board on Athletics and the President’s Leadership Council; and planning for the University Commencement Ceremony.
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Emily Hildebrandt
Associate Director
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Patrick Borders
Assistant Director
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Sarah Gotsch
Special Assistant to the President
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Denise Sullivan
Project Specialist
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Nancy Cole
Operations Advisor
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Carol Osmer
Senior Administrative Assistant