About the Office of the President

Beardshear Hall

Staff directory

Jillian Carlson

State Relations Officer

President David Cook

Haley Cook

Strategic Engagement Coordinator

Lucas Heitkamp

Associate Director of Federal Relations

Jacy Johnson

Associate Vice President
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

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

Kelly Schmitz

Administrative Assistant

Krysta Steckelberg

Executive Assistant

Updated March 1, 2026