Vice Presidents and Cabinet

​At St. Thomas University, the President’s Cabinet serves as the executive leadership team, providing strategic direction and operational oversight to fulfill the university’s Mission. Led by President David A. Armstrong, J.D., the Cabinet comprises senior administrators responsible for various university functions, including academics, finance, technology, human resources, mission and ministry, marketing, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness. The Cabinet’s duties encompass reviewing and approving new policies, preparing the operational budget, and guiding the development of new academic and co-curricular programs. This collaborative approach ensures that STU’s strategic initiatives align with its Mission and effectively serve its students and community.

Matthew Whelan, Ed.D.

Matthew Whelan, Ed.D.

Executive Vice President
Michelle Johnson Garcia, Ed.D.

Michelle Johnson Garcia, Ed.D.

Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, J.D.

Tarlika Nunez-Navarro, J.D.

Dean and Professor of Law

Steven Birmingham

Steven Birmingham

Chief Information Officer
Diego Britto

Diego Britto

VP for Administration & Chief Financial Officer
Janet Brewer

Janet Brewer

Interim Director of Human Resources
Rev. Rafael Capó, Ph.D.

Rev. Rafael Capó, Ph.D.

VP for Mission and Ministry
Carlos de Yarza

Carlos de Yarza

VP for Marketing & Communications
Eric Godin, Ph.D.

Eric Godin, Ph.D.

VP for Strategic Planning and Effectiveness
John Jackson

John Jackson

Executive Director of Student Affairs
Henry Mack, Ed.D.

Henry Mack, Ed.D.

Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
John Michalenko, M.Ed.

John Michalenko, M.Ed.

Senior Advisor to the President
William E. Rychel

William E. Rychel

Associate Vice President for Athletics
Christopher Tarrant

Christopher Tarrant

Executive Director of Physical Plant
Dionne N. Veitch

Dionne N. Veitch

VP for Enrollment
Linda L. Wagner

Linda L. Wagner

Treasurer
Jameka A. Windham, Ph.D.

Jameka A. Windham, Ph.D.

VP for Student Success