The President’s Office supports RISD’s 18th President, Crystal Williams, and encompasses trustee relations and the President’s House. Office staff work collectively to advance the efforts of the president and the college for key stakeholders through strategic communications, purposeful relationship building and continued engagement.
Staff
Deborah Bowen — Executive Assistant to the President
Deborah manages the president's calendar and serves as liaison between the President's Office and internal/external constituents.
Antonia Craig — Special Assistant to the President & Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Antonia manages Board of Trustees processes, communications, and governance. She also supports institutional planning efforts, President’s Office operations, and special projects for the president and cabinet.
Shannon Funk — Project Coordinator
Shannon helps plan and organize Board meetings and coordinates communication with the Board of Trustees and honorary degree recipients. She also provides administrative support to the Board and President’s Office.
Westley Holiday — Senior Project Manager
Westley supports presidential priorities through planning and project management, including staffing the strategic planning process and key institutional initiatives.
Joanne Mitchell — Executive Directory, RISD Ready
Joanne leads RISD’s institution-wide initiative focused on preparing students for meaningful and sustainable creative lives following their time at RISD. She works across academic and administrative areas to strengthen and connect curricular and co-curricular approaches to student preparedness, expand access to professional experiences and relationships, and advance equitable student and alumni outcomes.
Wade Nobile — Administrative Assistant
Wade provides administrative and operational support for the President’s Office. He coordinates the president’s travel and expense processing for the office.
Shana Vanderweele Ortman — Events and House Manager
Shana develops, plans, and executes events for the President’s Office. In addition, she manages operations and maintenance of the President’s House.