The Provost’s Academic Administration and Finance team manages the financial and budgetary processes for academic affairs, working with the deans, department heads, program directors, and financial and human resources personnel at the various UMass Amherst schools and colleges and administrative units. We are your resource for: 

Important Memos

Leadership

Vice Provost for Administration and Finance

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Deborah Gould is Vice Provost for Administration & Finance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is a financial professional with nearly 30 years of experience in university administration. Gould earned an M.B.A. from the University of California at Berkeley, and holds a B.A. degree in economics from Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT. In her years at the university, Gould’s responsibilities have ranged from budgetary oversight and administration to financial and cost analysis to implementation and support of administrative applications. In her current position, Gould has led efforts to ensure a strong financial position in Academic Affairs through efficient allocation and stewardship of resources, creation of alternative revenue streams, and strategic growth.
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Senior Assistant Provost for Administration and Finance

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Amy Stout has made her career at UMass Amherst over the past 30+ years, working in areas across campus from the Controller’s Office and areas throughout Academic Affairs. Currently serving as Senior Assistant Provost for Administration Finance, Stout is a voice and advocate for staff, a mentor, and a champion for continued growth and professional development for staff at all levels
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Operations

Executive Director for Financial Planning and Operations

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Lucas Iain is an Executive Director of Financial Planning and Operations at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Lucas holds an Ed.S. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, an MBA from Nichols College, and a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. As Executive Director, Lucas is responsible for oversight of the following units: Flexible Education; University Without Walls; Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support; Center for Teaching and Learning; Campus Makerspace(s); University Analytics and Institutional Research; and the Office of Academic Planning and Assessment.

In his prior roles, Lucas has served as the Assistant Dean of Finance and Planning in the College of Education and the Director of Finance and Administration in the Graduate School, among others. With over a decade of experience in educational leadership, Lucas is dedicated to ensuring that budgets strategically align with student-centered curricula while also focusing on improving the overall student experience through careful and appropriate resource allocation.
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Executive Director for Financial Planning and Operations

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Katy Maher is the Executive Director of Financial Planning and Operations
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Finance Manager

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Sarina Poy supports the Provost’s Office as the Finance Manager. She is primarily responsible for overseeing financial transaction processing and coordinating reporting processes across the unit. She provides user support for finance-related activities including non-sponsored, restricted, and unrestricted funds, administers training for faculty, staff, and students on various business operations, and serves as a key member of the finance team that supports the Flexible Education division, Instructional Design, Engagement, and Support, the Center for Teaching and Learning, University Analytics and Institutional Research, and the Office of Assessment, Survey, and Effectiveness Research.
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HR Specialist

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Mindy Rivera supports the Provost’s Office as the Human Resources Specialist. She serves as an advisor and consultant on staff-related human resources management, personnel policies, and procedures for Academic Affairs.
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Need Assistance?

For help with any of the above, or to find an answer to another question, please contact the team directly at  413-545-6228. 

For assistance with Faculty Personnel management such as reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes; MSP union contract issues, APWS, or sabbaticals and leaves of absence, please contact Academic HR.