Jenn Garye has been promoted to assistant vice president for research business strategy and operations at Florida State University. A staff member with the university for nearly two decades, she most recently served as director of business operations. Earlier in her tenure, she held positions in the department of biological science and FSU Athletics.
Garye is a two-time alumna of Florida State University earning a bachelor’s degree in communication and media studies and a master’s degree in sport and fitness management and administration.
Amanda S. Ballinger was recently appointed chief information officer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. With over 25 years of experience in banking and higher education, she currently serves as vice provost and chief information officer at Oregon State University. In her new role, Ballinger will oversee all aspects of RPI’s enterprise technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise computing, and digital innovation initiatives.
Ballinger holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from the University of Illinois.
Carey Perry has been promoted from interim vice president to permanent vice president of communications at Florida Atlantic University. She has served in various communications and public relations roles with the university for the past 23 years. Throughout her tenure, she has developed communications strategies across multiple campuses and worked to advance FAU’s visibility, including efforts to amplify the university’s research enterprise.
Perry received her bachelor’s degree in communication from Florida State University and her master’s degree in university administration from the University of Central Florida.
Elise Wilson has been promoted from interim executive director to permanent executive director for alumni and development at Mississippi University for Women. Before her new role, Wilson was director of the university’s Career Services and Professional Development Center for two years. Earlier in her career, she was the employee engagement manager for Dutch Oil Company.
Wilson received her bachelor’s degree in history and master’s degree in women’s leadership from Mississippi University for Women. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in leadership studies from Louisiana State University-Shreveport.