About the President’s Office

The President’s Office at Georgetown University supports the president and advances the mission and values of the university.

Colleagues in this office support administration and office management, host events, and contribute to internal and external communications. The office facilitates important initiatives to foster dialogue and engagement throughout our university community.

Eduardo M. Peñalver

President of Georgetown University

Eduardo Peñalver is Georgetown University’s 49th president. He is the previous president of Seattle University, a Rhodes Scholar, and a professor of law who clerked for former U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

Meet President Peñalver

Office of the President Senior Leadership

Joseph Ferrara, an older white man wearing a suit and tie.

Joseph A. Ferrara
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff

Robert Groves, an older white man wearing a suit and tie.

Robert M. Groves
Senior Advisor to the President

Marie Mattson, a woman with short black hair and glasses wearing a black suit.

Marie Mattson
Secretary of the University


Office Information

Assistant to the President for Scheduling

Liz Bartlett