As Mount Mercy begins its eighth decade of faith-inspired, practical and values-based education as a Catholic institution, we are guided by a team of talented and accomplished leaders.These individuals have decades of experience in the higher education arena and are poised to utilize their expertise to help inspire and shape Mount Mercy students into the future leaders of tomorrow.
Office of the President
Dr. Christopher Blake
President, Mount Mercy University
Diane Austad
Executive Assistant to the President
Terry Gibson
Assistant to the President, Unity Campaign
Operational Leadership
Dr. Melody Graham
Acting Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Barbara Parks Pooley
Vice President for Finance and Business Operations
Duff Ridgeway
Vice President for Development
Vicky Smith
Vice President for Administration
