Meet Our New Chief of Staff
Effective July 1, 2025, Dr. Anna Finn will be appointed as the new Chief of Staff for the Provost. Congratulations Dr. Finn!
Dr. Finn earned her bachelor’s degree in literature and philosophy from American University and her master’s and Ph.D. degrees in English from the University of California, Irvine. As a proud native Texan, she brings her experience as associate chancellor and chief of staff at the University of California, Santa Cruz as well as Special Assistant to the Provost at University of California, Riverside to Texas State University. Her skill set includes strategic organizational planning, project management, executive advising and communication support.
In her new role, Dr. Finn will support the provost in overseeing academic operations and advancing strategic initiatives and special projects. She will also provide critical support to the provost’s leadership team in their work across the university.