Lynne Coy-Organ has been named the first woman president of Husson University in Maine. She has served as the university's provost and senior vice president for academic affairs for the past 15 years.
President Russell has served in various leadership positions since joining the college in 1994, most recently as vice president of academic affairs. Earlier, she was dean of student affairs, dean of student success, associate dean of enrollment management, and director of admissions.