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Medha Narvekar
Vice President and University Secretary

Ensures the continuity of strong volunteer leadership and University governance. Manages Trustee Affairs, Boards of Advisors, and University Council. Directs key institutional and ceremonial programs including Commencement, Convocation and other special events. Manages the selection of Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients and issues diplomas. Maintains custody of the University seal and regulates the use of Penn's name, trademarks and insignia.

Lizann Boyle Rode 
Associate Vice President and Associate University Secretary

Is the principal deputy of the University Secretary and serves as Secretary of University Council. Responsible to the Secretary for programs and activities relative to the Trustees, Boards of Advisors, Commencement, Convocation, and University ceremonies. Advises on use of the University name.

Laura Brennan
Writer

Responsible for writing and editing in support of all Office programs, including minutes of record for meetings of the Trustees. Administers the honorary degrees process for the University Council and Trustee Honorary Degrees Committees. Supports the work of the Vice President and University Secretary.

Jen Gardiner
Staff Assistant 

Executive Assistant to the Vice President and University Secretary.

Matt Geraghty
Director of Boards for Recruitment and External Relations

Works closely with Penn's Development and Alumni Relations Department to identify and cultivate potential volunteer leadership who might serve on School and Center Boards of Advisors. Represents the Office at meetings of advisory boards and acts as liaison to School and Center directors on board matters and governance.

Antoine Jones
Project Administrator

Provides support for Trustee functions in the office. Serves as a contact point for Trustee communications and coordinates meeting participation. 

Abby Lubin
Coordinator for External Relations and Ceremonies

Provides support for Boards of Advisors. Serves as a contact point for Commencement, Convocation and University Ceremonies.

Alison McGhie
Senior Director of Operations and Technology

Oversees Trustee communications and meetings, daily operations of the office, Commencement related activities, and Use of Name requests. Liaisons with the Office of the University Registrar on diploma production.