Meet the team
Bringing a wealth of expertise in various fields, NAU’s Senior Leadership Team works to advance the highest ideals of what a public research university should be, pursuing excellence and impact in research and education. The leadership team is forward looking in pursuing these goals for undergraduate and graduate programs, and works alongside President Rita Hartung Cheng to lead NAU to a better and more sustainable world, focusing on a values-driven approach to higher education.
Steven Burrell, EdD
Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer
Information Technology Services
Christy Farley
Vice President of External Affairs and Partnerships
External Affairs and Partnerships
Bjorn Flugstad
Vice President of Finance, Institutional Planning and Analysis
University Budget Office
Chad Hamill, PhD
Vice President of Native American Initiatives Professor of Applied Indigenous Studies
Office of Native American Initiatives
Josh Mackey, EdD
Interim Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff
Human Resources | University Policies
Dan Okoli, PhD
Vice President of Capital Planning and Campus Operations
Capital Planning | Campus Operations
