Pamela Whitten joined the University of Georgia as its Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost in 2014 following a national search. Her current biographical summary is here.

Mumper joined the University of Georgia as its Vice Provost in 2014 following a national search. As Vice Provost, he operationalizes major initiatives of the Provost’s Office, and advises the Provost on matters and policies relating to academic, faculty and student affairs. The Vice Provost also collaborates with Deans, Vice Presidents, Associate Provosts and units that report to the Provost's Office.  Mumper is UGA’s point person for accreditation and serves as UGA’s Accreditation Liaison to SACSCOC.  Mumper chairs several university-wide committees including the UGA Arts Council, the UGA Interprofessional Education Leadership Committee, and the Executive Committee for UGA’s Environmental Health and Safety Management System.  He also oversees five institutes, centers and offices that report to the Provost’s Office including the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness (OAIE). OAIE is responsible for UGA’s accreditation, the academic and support unit review process at UGA, and for monitoring progress towards UGA’s 2020 Strategic Plan.  His current biographical summary is here.

Miller joined the Provost's Office in 2003. She is responsible for the fiscal affairs of the Provost's Office, including support for budget development and financial administration of UGA’s schools, colleges and other units.

Covert was appointed Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs in 2015, and her position was elevated to the Associate Provost level in January 2016. Covert directs the Office of Faculty Affairs, which handles faculty-related records and policies including appointments, promotion, tenure, instructor credentials, and UGA Elements. The Office of Faculty Affairs also offers programs in support of faculty and leadership development. Covert has been a faculty member in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources since 1993 and served as its Associate Dean for Academic Affairs from 2009-2014.

Richardson joined the Provost’s Office in 2014 and previously served as Senior Human Resources Managing Consultant for the UGA Search Group, where he managed executive-level searches for the university. He earned his bachelor’s degree in religion and a master’s degree in public administration from UGA, and he is currently a student in the PhD program at the Institute for Higher Education. His responsibilities include directing the daily operations of the Office of the Provost, including management of the administrative staff, overall coordination of the Provost’s activities, and support for strategic academic initiatives, as well as serving as a liaison to Provost’s direct reports, the President’s Office, and external constituencies.

Fahmy joined the Provost’s Office in 2012 and previously served as News Director for the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from UGA and a master’s degree in science and technology journalism from Texas A&M. His responsibilities include overseeing external communications for the Provost’s Office and its initiatives.

Williams joined the Provost’s Office in 2014 following an 13-year career as a reporter at the Gwinnett Daily Post. In addition to producing UGA’s Diversity Newsletter and the Arts at UGA newsletter, she provides communications support for the UGA Arts Council and several other campus initiatives.

Fink’s duties include providing administrative and project support for the office, scheduling meetings and booking travel for the Provost, event planning and support for central classroom scheduling. She joined the Provost’s Office in 2015 after working as a human resources specialist for UGA Food Services. Fink graduated from UGA with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Frye's duties include providing general administrative support for the office, scheduling meetings for the Vice Provost, managing all routine financial transactions, support for the Office of Accreditation and Institutional Effectiveness, support for the Arts Council and assisting with various research projects. He joined the Provost’s Office in 2016 from the Army ROTC office, where he was the university liaison in charge of all UGA-related administrative functions. Michael graduated from UGA with a bachelor’s degree in international affairs.

Avalon joined the Provost’s Office in 2017 as a Student Liaison. Avalon is a fourth-year student from Roswell majoring in biological engineering with an environmental emphasis and a certificate in water resources. Avalon currently serves as the president for the Society of Women Engineers and teaches Les Mills BodyPump classes at the Ramsey Student Center and local YMCA locations. This past spring and summer, Avalon worked as an engineering professional intern with The Walt Disney Company in Orlando, Fl. In addition, Avalon serves as an ambassador for the College of Engineering. As a Student Liaison, her responsibilities include serving as a first point of contact for student groups, planning and coordinating student events for the Provost, and advising the Provost on current student issues and concerns.

Abhy joined the Provost’s Office in 2017 as a Student Liaison. Abhy is a third-year student from Blairsville majoring in finance with a minor in communication studies and certificates in personal and organization leadership and workforce diversity. He currently serves as the alumni relations lead for The Arch Society as an official goodwill ambassador for the University. In the past, Abhy served as the entertainment director for University Union, UGA’s official student programming board, and was a resident assistant in Myers Hall. This summer Abhy interned with Deloitte in New York City as an eight-week rotational intern in the audit and advisory practices. As a Student Liaison, his responsibilities include serving as a first point of contact for student groups, planning and coordinating student events for the Provost, and advising the Provost on current student issues and concerns.

Lauren joined the Provost’s Office in 2017 as the Student Administrative Assistant. Lauren is a third-year public relations major with minors in Spanish and global health, as well as a certificate in entrepreneurship. She is currently involved in the Greek organization Zeta Tau Alpha where she serves as a public relations new member college ambassador. Lauren also volunteers with on campus philanthropies such as Whatever It Takes UGA and Younglife. In the past, Lauren has served as a new student orientation leader, as well as a public relations intern for Hedges Landscaping LLC and Rustic Cuff. In addition, she is a Dean's List student and a member of the UGA Public Relations Student Society of America. Lauren provides administrative and staff support to the Office of Academic Programs, the public relations team, and for the Provost’s student events.