About the Office of the President

Beardshear Hall

Staff directory

President David Cook

University President

Haley Cook

Strategic Engagement Coordinator

Tim Day

Senior Policy Advisor and Chief of Staff

Lucas Heitkamp

Associate Director of Federal Relations

Megan Landolt

Assistant to the President for Communications

Sophia Magill

Senior Advisor to the President
Director of Federal Relations

Kimberly McDonough

Strategic Initiatives Project Specialist

Krysta Steckelberg

Executive Assistant

Carly Watson

Administrative Assistant

Updated Oct. 2, 2026