The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit university in San Francisco, California.

Higher Education

University of San Francisco

Angie Davis is the Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Angie has over 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, including stints as the Senior Director of Communications and Marketing for the School of Law and the Editor of USF Magazine. Angie is an expert in media relations and crisis communications, and has helped to elevate the visibility and reputation of the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) with key stakeholders.

Angie Davis has a Master's in Journalism from [Syracuse University](/org/syracuse-university) and a BA in Communications from [UC San Diego](/org/uc-san-diego).

Angie Davis

Diane L. Nelson

A native of Nigeria, Chinyere Oparah is currently the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Chinyere has previously served as Associate Provost at [Mills College](/org/mills-college) and Lecturer at [UC Santa Cruz](/org/uc-santa-cruz) and [UC Berkeley](/org/uc-berkeley). In their role as Executive Director at Sia: The National Development Agency for the Black Voluntary Sector, they worked to increase opportunities for black people in the UK.

Oparah has a Ph.D. in African American Studies from [UC Berkeley](/org/uc-berkeley). Chinyere is a Fulbright Scholar and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Chinyere Oparah has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the [University of Warwick](/org/university-of-warwick), as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Modern and Medieval Languages from the [University of Cambridge](/org/university-of-cambridge). Chinyere also has a Master's degree in Race and Ethnic Relations from the [University of Warwick](/org/university-of-warwick).

They are on a team with Charlie Cross - Vice President, Business and Finance, Michael E. London - Associate Vice President, Facilities Management, and Donna J. Davis - General Counsel. Chinyere Oparah reports to Paul J. Fitzgerald, President. Susan Freiwald - Dean, School of Law, Shannon Gary - Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students, and Shabnam Koirala-Azad - Dean, School of Education report to Chinyere Oparah.

Chinyere Oparah

David Kirmse is the Associate Vice President and Director of Educational Technology Services at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). David has over 20 years of experience in the field of information technology and has been with the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) for 10 years. Prior to their current position, David was a Senior Manager at Deloitte Consulting.

David Kirmse has an MBA from the [University of San Diego](/org/university-of-san-diego) and a BA in Economics from [Pepperdine University](/org/pepperdine-university).

Some of their coworkers include Srini Navaneethan - Associate VP & Director of Technology Planning, IT Services. David Kirmse reports to Opinder Bawa, Vice President, Information Technology & CIO.

David Kirmse

Jeff Lefkoff

Larry Williams

Shabnam Koirala-Azad is the current Dean of the School of Education at [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Shabnam has been in this role since July 2017, and was Interim Dean from January 2017 to July 2017. Prior to that, they served as Associate Dean & Associate Professor from January 2005 to December 2016.

Shabnam Koirala-Azad holds a PhD in Social and Cultural Studies in Education from the University of California, Berkeley and a BA in Psychology and Education from [Mount Holyoke College](/org/mount-holyoke-college).

Shabnam Koirala-Azad reports to Chinyere Oparah, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs. They are on a team with Shannon Gary - Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students, Susan Freiwald - Dean, School of Law, and Shawn Calhoun - Acting Dean, University Library.

Shabnam Koirala-Azad

Stacy Lewis is the Associate Vice President of Finance and Treasury at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Stacy has over 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Stacy began their career at PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Associate from January 1998 to December 2001. After leaving PricewaterhouseCoopers, they joined the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) in 2002 and has been there ever since. In their current role, they are responsible for overseeing the university's financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and investment management.

Stacy Lewis began their educational career at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they studied music and earned a bachelor's degree. Stacy then went on to earn a master's degree in accounting from Saint Louis University.

Their manager is Charlie Cross, Vice President, Business and Finance. They are on a team with Martha Peugh-Wade - Associate Vice President, Compliance and Compensation, Dominic L. Daher - Associate VP, Tax Compliance, Internal Audit, and Payroll Services.

Stacy Lewis

Dominic L. Daher is the current Associate VP, Tax Compliance, Internal Audit, and Payroll Services at [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Dominic previously worked for [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) in a similar capacity.

Dominic L. Daher has a degree in Accountancy from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business, a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, a Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business, and a LLM in Taxation from New York University School of Law.

Dominic L. Daher works with Stacy Lewis - Associate Vice President, Finance and Treasury, Martha Peugh-Wade - Associate Vice President, Compliance and Compensation. Dominic L. Daher reports to Charlie Cross, Vice President, Business and Finance.

Dominic L. Daher

Desmond P. Dair is the current Associate Vice President of Accounting & Business Services at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Prior to their role at USF, Dair was with Moss Adams LLP for over 10 years. Desmond has also held previous positions at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco) and [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university). Dair is a certified public accountant and has a Bachelor's degree in accounting from [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university).

Desmond P. Dair has a CAAP Certificate in Accounting from [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance, General from [San Francisco State University](/org/san-francisco-state-university).

Their manager is Paul J. Fitzgerald, President. Desmond P. Dair works with Otgontsetseg Erhemjamts - Dean, School of Management, Ellen Ryder - Vice President, Marketing Communications, and Eileen Chia-Ching Fung - Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences.

Desmond P. Dair

Lindsey Mcclenahan is currently the Vice President of Development at [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Lindsey has formerly worked as a Major Gifts Officer at [American Red Cross](/org/american-red-cross), a Manager of Annual Giving Societies at [San Francisco Symphony](/org/san-francisco-symphony), a Development Database Manager at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, and a Development Coordinator at [BizWorld.org](/org/bizworld-org). Lindsey began their professional career as an Executive Assistant at Tallwood Venture Capital. 

Mcclenahan has always been driven by their passion for philanthropy and helping others. Lindsey loves working in the development field because it allows their to use their creativity and people skills to make a difference in the lives of others. In their current role at [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco), they are responsible for leading the development team and executing the university’s fundraising strategy. Lindsey is also responsible for building relationships with donors and prospects and for creating giving opportunities that inspire philanthropy. 

Mcclenahan received their bachelor’s degree in business administration from [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university).

Lindsey Mcclenahan has a Bachelor's Degree in Lindsey'story from [Boston College](/org/boston-college) and is currently working on their Master's Degree in International Studies at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco).

Their manager is Paul J. Fitzgerald, President. They are on a team with Shirley McGuire - Senior Vice Provost, Curricular Innovation & Inclusive Excellence, Donna J. Davis - General Counsel, and Patrick J. Lee - Rector of the Jesuit Community.

Lindsey Mcclenahan

Otgontsetseg Erhemjamts is the current Dean of the School of Management at [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Otgontsetseg has also been a Visiting Scholar at [Boston College](/org/boston-college), a Professor of Finance at [Bentley University](/org/bentley-university), and an Instructor at [Georgia State University](/org/georgia-state-university). Otgontsetseg has also worked as a Database Administrator at Arby’s Franchise Association (AFA) Service Corporation.

Otgontsetseg Erhemjamts has a PhD in Finance from [Georgia State University](/org/georgia-state-university)'s J. Mack Robinson College of Business, an MS in Economics from the [University of Idaho](/org/university-of-idaho), and an MS in Information Technology from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. Otgontsetseg also has a BS in Information Technology from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology. In addition, they are certified by the PRI Academy in Advanced Responsible Investment Analysis, Applied Responsible Investment, and Understanding Responsible Investment.

Their manager is Paul J. Fitzgerald, President. They work with Charlie Cross - Vice President, Business and Finance, Opinder Bawa - Vice President, Information Technology & CIO, and Ellen Ryder - Vice President, Marketing Communications.

Otgontsetseg Erhemjamts

Sheila Smith McKoy is the Vice Provost of Equity, Inclusion, and Faculty Excellence at [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Sheila previously served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at [Holy Names University](/org/holy-names-university) from June 2019 to June 2021. Before that, they were a Professor and Chair of the Department of English at [Kennesaw State University](/org/kennesaw-state-university) from July 2016 to June 2019. Prior to that, they were an Associate Professor at [North Carolina State University](/org/north-carolina-state-university) from August 2002 to May 2016.

Sheila Smith Mckoy has a PhD in English from [Duke University](/org/duke-university), a Master's in English from the [University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill](/org/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill), and a Bachelor's in English from [North Carolina State University](/org/north-carolina-state-university).

They work with Charlie Cross - Vice President, Business and Finance, Julie Orio - Vice Provost, Student Life, and Opinder Bawa - Vice President, Information Technology & CIO. Sheila Smith Mckoy reports to Paul J. Fitzgerald, President.

Sheila Smith Mckoy

Dhruva Kumar Anjinappa

Benjamin Bimanywaruhanga

Silvana Bacigalupo Pardo de Wold

The Board of Trustees elected Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J. as the 28th President of the University of San Francisco on April 8, 2014. He began his tenure on August 1, 2014.

Born in Burbank, Calif., Fr. Fitzgerald earned a B.A. in History from [Santa Clara University](/org/santa-clara-university) in 1980. Two years later he entered the Society of Jesus, beginning his religious formation at the Jesuit Novitiate in Montecito, California. After First Vows, he was sent to study Philosophy at the Jesuit-run Hochschule fuer Philosophie in Munich, Germany. He then returned to the United States to teach at Jesuit High School in Sacramento.

Fr. Fitzgerald earned the M.Div. degree in 1991 and a Pontifical Licentiate with an emphasis in Ecclesiology at Weston School of Theology, Cambridge MA in 1993. He attended the University of Paris - La Sorbonne, where he earned a D.E.A. (diplôme des études approfondies) and a Docteur ès Lettres (Ph.D.) in the Sociology of Religion. Concurrently he worked towards an S.T.D. (Pontifical Doctorate) in Ecclesiology from the Institut Catholique de Paris.

Prior to USF, he served as Professor of Religious Studies and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at [Fairfield University](/org/fairfield-university). After joining the department of Religious Studies at Santa Clara in 1997, Fr. Fitzgerald taught courses and conducted research under the rubrics of both Systematic Theology and Sociology of Religion. He is the author of the book L'Église comme lieu de formation d'une conscience de la concitoyenneté (Presses Universitaires du Septentrion, 1999) and numerous scholarly articles and popular essays. He served four years as faculty-in-residence for the Loyola Residential Learning community at Santa Clara and was director of the interdisciplinary Catholic Studies minor for seven years. He served as an adjunct lecturer at the Education College in Xiamen, China (1991) and as a visiting lecturer at Hekima College, Nairobi, Kenya (2004). While at Santa Clara Fr. Fitzgerald served as Associate Dean and Senior Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Fr. Fitzgerald currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Loyola University in New Orleans; the Board of Governors of the Commonwealth Club; and the Board of Regents of Archbishop Mitty High School. His prior board service includes the Ecclesiastical Board of the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College and the Board of Trustees of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Paul J. Fitzgerald

Patrick J. Lee

Anastasia Vrachnos

Michael E. London is the Associate Vice President of Facilities Management at the [University of San Francisco](/org/university-of-san-francisco). Michael previously worked as an attorney and construction litigation consultant from January 1981 to December 2013.

Some of their coworkers include Erin Brigham - Chair, University Council for Jesuit Mission, Patrick J. Lee - Rector of the Jesuit Community, and Julie Orio - Vice Provost, Student Life. Michael E. London reports to Paul J. Fitzgerald, President.

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