Leadership at Holy Cross

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The senior leadership at Holy Cross shares a common goal, rooted in our mission: to provide students with the best educational experience in the Jesuit tradition available at any undergraduate institution.

Office of President Vincent D. Rougeau

Vincent D. Rougeau, Holy Cross' 33rd president, leads the nation’s only undergraduate Jesuit liberal arts college and is a passionate advocate for an inclusive, mission-driven education.

Get to know President Rougeau

Prior to arriving at Holy Cross, Rougeau held leadership positions at Boston College and Notre Dame.

Learn more about President Rougeau's career

Office of the President

Inside the Family, Faith and Foundations of President Rougeau

From a family with roots in Louisiana, including parents who walked the walk during the Civil Rights Movement, Rougeau has focused on building communities that look out and care for the poor, the marginalized and the defenseless.

Each step of Rougeau's journey led him here

Office of the Provost

The Provost, as Chief Academic Officer of the College, leads the division of Academic Affairs and works closely with the President to support academic excellence by setting priorities and strategic goals that enable innovative faculty scholarship and high-impact teaching.

Meet our Provost, Elliott Visconsi '95

Elliott Visconsi, Ph.D., an academic leader and class of 1995 alumnus, is the provost and dean of the College. He joined Holy Cross in July 2023. The Provost’s Office supports the work of the College by implementing academic priorities, overseeing academic policies and standards, enabling faculty development, and managing faculty recruitment and retention to name a few items.

Office of the Provost

Learn more about Provost Visconsi

Aspire - Our vision for a hope-filled future

What gives us hope? We know that future generations of Holy Cross graduates will be at the forefront of inquiry and understanding, solving the world’s complex problems not as individual actors, but rather in community, for and with others.

Learn more about Aspire

Leadership Team

In addition to administrative responsibilities, the senior leadership at Holy Cross shares a common goal, rooted in our mission: to provide students with the best educational experience in the Jesuit tradition available at any undergraduate institution.

Koren Bakkegard

Vice President for Student Development, Dean of Students

kbakkegard@holycross.edu

Student Development

Dorothy Hauver

Sr. Vice President for Administration and Finance, Treasurer

dhauver@holycross.edu

Administration and Finance

Heather Hayes

Sr. Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff, Secretary

hhayes@holycross.edu

Office of the President

John R. Hayes, Jr. '91 P24

Vice President for Advancement
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johnhayes@holycross.edu

Office of Advancement

Kit Hughes

Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Athletics Director

chughes@holycross.edu

Holy Cross Athletics

Cornell LeSane

Vice President for Enrollment Management

clesane@holycross.edu

Admission

Rev. Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J., Ed.D.

Vice President for Mission, Chief Mission Officer

kmaczkiewicz@holycross.edu

Mission & Service

Elizabeth S. Small

Vice President, General Counsel

esmall@holycross.edu

General Counsel

Jeremy Thompson

Vice President for Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs

jthompson@holycross.edu

Marketing and Communications

Tomicka Wagstaff

VP, Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity

twagstaf@holycross.edu

Justice, Equity, Belonging and Identity

Board of Trustees

The Holy Cross Board of Trustees has the responsibility for overseeing the College’s leadership, planning and resources and ensuring Holy Cross’ continued growth, evolution and its ability to fulfill its mission now and for future generations.

Trustees may be appointed for up to two consecutive four-year terms. The president of the College also serves as a trustee for a term concurrent with the presidency. A graduating senior is appointed to serve on the board for a two-year term and the chairperson of the Holy Cross Alumni Association (HCAA) serves as a trustee for a term concurrent with his/her position as chairperson of the HCAA.

James F. Mooney III '90, Chair

President, The Baupost Group, LLC

Board of Trustees Acts of Incorporation

By-laws of the Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross

Members of the Board of Trustees

James F. Mooney III '90, Chair
President
The Baupost Group, LLC
Boston, MA

Seneca Q. Baldi ’26
Development Coordinator, Advancement Operations
Pine Street Inn
Boston, MA

Rev. Mark G. Bosco, S.J.
Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Catherine C. Burke '93
Chief Executive Officer
Allspring Global Investments
Charlotte, NC

Rev. William R. Campbell, S.J. ’87
Rector, Georgetown Jesuit Community
Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Sen. Robert P. Casey, Jr. ’82
Of Counsel
Dilworth Paxson
Philadelphia, PA

J. Christopher Collins ’80
Of Counsel
Mirick O'Connell
Worcester, MA

Alicia M. Cooney
Co-founder and Senior Advisor
Monument Group
Boston, MA

Emmett J. Daly '82
Retired Managing Director
Piper Sandler & Co.
New York, NY

Lorn C. Davis '90
Co-founder and Managing Partner
College Hill Capital Partners
Boston, MA

Rev. Paul J. Fitzgerald, S.J.
Professor of Theology
Jesuit School of Theology
Santa Clara University
Berkeley, CA

Richard S. Flaherty '85
Chief Executive Officer
Cove Risk Services LLC
Braintree, MA

Rev. Andrew J. Garavel, S.J.
Superior, Jesuit Community
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

Michael Greene ’84
Co-CEO and Managing Partner
AE Industrial Partners, LP
Boca Raton, FL

Robert W. Guillocheau ’82
Retired Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Ascensus, LLC
Dresher, PA

Siobhan A. Handley ’90
Chief of Staff
Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
New York, NY

Anne F. Harris
President
Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA

Patrick R. Jones ’92
Head of Sourcing, Client Engagement and Contracts
Fidelity Investments
Boston, MA

Carol Donovan Juel '95
Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Digital Platform
Synchrony Financial
Stamford, CT

Christina Kopec Rooney '98
Head of US Wealth
Wellington Management
New York, NY

Richard W. Lavey ’89
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
The Hanover Insurance Group
Worcester, MA

Ronald R. Lawson '75
Chief Operations Officer
Children's Rescue Fund
New York, NY

Cheryl A. Martin '84
Founder
Harwich Partners LLC
Harwich, MA

Peter A. Merrigan '88
CEO and Managing Partner
Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC
Boston, MA

R. Michael Moran '90
Investor
New York, NY

Robert F. Moriarty ’83
General Partner
Twin Oaks Partners
Chatham, NJ

John P. Mullman ’82 P07
Retired Managing Director and Portfolio Manager
Jennison Associates LLC
New York, NY

Donna M. O’Brien ’77
President
Strategic Visions in Healthcare, LLC
New York, NY

Rev. Timothy W. O’Brien, S.J. ’06
Assistant Professor of Church History
Clough School of Theology and Ministry
Boston College
Brighton, MA

Mary F. Riley ’83 P14
Former General Counsel
DICE Therapeutics
South San Francisco, CA

Carolyn M. Risoli '86
Principal/Owner
CRisoli Consulting
New York, NY

Erin B. Robert '06
Managing Director and Head of Commodities Sales Structuring
JPMorgan
New York, NY

Vincent D. Rougeau
President
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA

David P. Ryan, M.D. '88
President
MassGeneral Brigham Cancer Institute
Boston, MA

Federico J. Sánchez '89 P26
President and Chief Executive Officer
Interlink Group
San Juan, PR

Beatriz Pina Smith '87
Retired, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Natixis Investment Managers
Boston, MA

Brendan W. Sullivan P25
Head of School
St. Sebastian’s School
Needham, MA

Julia A. Walsh ’25
Medical Assistant
California Pain Consultants
San Diego, CA

Leadership at Holy Cross

The senior leadership at Holy Cross shares a common goal, rooted in our mission: to provide students with the best educational experience in the Jesuit tradition available at any undergraduate institution.