Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty at Georgia Tech

The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty (VPF) exists to support and advocate for Georgia Tech's faculty members through recruitment, career development and retention, and community support for the Institute's talented and diverse faculty. From orientation to retirement, the career of a faculty member is both demanding and deeply meaningful. The VPF team works alongside Georgia Tech faculty throughout this journey and seeks continual growth and improvement for the career experience of our faculty community.

Meet the Leadership Team

Michelle Rinehart

Michelle Rinehart, Vice Provost for Faculty

Michelle Rinehart serves as the current Vice Provost for Faculty. In this role, Rinehart leads the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty to support and advocate for Georgia Tech's faculty members. Previously, Rinehart served as associate dean for Academic Affairs and Outreach in the College of Design.

Dawn Baunach

Dawn Baunach

Associate Vice Provost for Faculty
Maribeth Gandy Coleman

Maribeth Gandy Coleman

Assistant Vice Provost for Research Faculty
Kyla Turpin Ross

Kyla Turpin Ross

Assistant Vice Provost for Advocacy and Conflict Resolution
David Bamburowski

David Bamburowski

Senior Director of Academic and Research Faculty Affairs
Rebecca Pope-Ruark

Rebecca Pope-Ruark

Director of the Office of Faculty Professional Development
Jocelyn Lopez Escamilla

Jocelyn Lopez Escamilla

Administrative Professional Sr.

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