Oversaw 120 full-time faculty members, 70 staff, and 3,000 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.

Hired a diverse, multidisciplinary group of 26 tenure-line faculty, including those who study governance, global health, urban ecology, environmental sustainability, terrorism and national security, resource management, and racism, as well as experts on China, India and Russia. Brought notables such as Amb. Susan Rice, J. Ann Tickner, and David Gregory to the School in residence.

Initiated an innovative partnership with the leading online education provider 2U, creating the first fully online Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) in the United States, and launched the online Master of International Service (MIS) executive education degree. The SIS online programs now enroll more than 300 students – one-third of whom are active duty U.S. military or veterans.

Created an office to support faculty research and hired a team of dedicated professionals to work closely with faculty in their pursuit of external funding for research and other School partnerships.

Launched the SIS Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion to raise awareness of diversity issues in international affairs, expand career pathways for historically underrepresented students, and create a more inclusive community.

Led the transformation of the School’s undergraduate and graduate curricula, including the introduction of new first-year seminars taught by full-time faculty for all incoming SIS undergraduates, a new capstone experience for graduate students to work in small teams on projects with external partners, and increased skills training for undergraduate and graduate students.

Completed the fundraising for the SIS building and generated substantial new revenues to support student scholarships, internships, and study abroad.

Built a communications infrastructure in order to better inform internal and external audiences of the accomplishments of students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Established the SIS Office of Career Development in order to better serve undergraduate and graduate students and to assist alumni at any stage of their careers.

Served as president of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs from 2015-2017.

Hosted numerous world leaders including U.S. President Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Chinese Vice-Premier Liu Yandong.