President's Council

The Pacific University President’s Council is an advisory group of senior leaders who advise the president and each other on operational decisions at the university. The council nurtures inclusivity and collaboration while developing, implementing, and communicating policy for the university. Members include vice presidents of each major division in the university, the chief people officer, and the president’s chief of staff, serving under the president in the role of council chairperson. 

Jennifer Coyle

President
503-352-2123 | president@pacificu.edu

Ann Barr-Gillespie

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
503-352-2114 | provost@pacificu.edu

Jean Garcia-Chitwood

Acting Vice President of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
503-352-2715 | jean.garcia@pacificu.edu

Helen Howell

Chief People Officer
503-352-2881 | helenhowell@pacificu.edu

Jim Langstraat

Vice President of Finance & Administration
503-352-1621 | jim.langstraat@pacificu.edu

Sarah Phillips

Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
503-352-2141 | phillips@pacificu.edu

Zack Wallace

Interim Vice President of University Advancement
503-352-2205 | zwallace@pacificu.edu   

Karla Staihar

Chief of Staff, President’s Office
503-352-2112 | karlas@pacificu.edu