Staff
The Office of the President works to ensure that the university's vision and mission are carried out on a daily basis. The office includes members of events, communication and administration teams.
Request the President's Attendance

Adrienne Bass
Executive Associate to the President
(248) 370-3502
bass@oakland.edu

Susan Dawson
Director of Executive Events
(248) 370-4908
sjdawson@oakland.edu

Patricia Harrison
Event Manager
(248) 370-2053
gillesp2@oakland.edu

Jennifer Hunt
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
(248) 370-4287
jenniferhunt@oakland.edu

Renee M. Kazirut
Executive Office Assistant
(248) 370-3503
dembeck@oakland.edu

Joshua D. Merchant
Chief of Staff
(248) 370-4287
joshuamerchant@oakland.edu

Sarah Moreno
Executive Receptionist/Assistant
(248) 370-3708
sarahmoreno@oakland.edu

Vernita Y. Parker
Executive Secretary
(248) 370-3501
vylong@oakland.edu

Frank Provenzano
Director of Presidential Initiatives
(248) 370-3645
fprovenzano@oakland.edu

Andrew Tillman
Director of Presidential Communications
(248) 370-3741
tillman@oakland.edu
Office of the President
371 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48309-4486
(location map)
(248) 370-3500
president@oakland.edu