Chelsea Haines has been named chief of staff for Student Affairs and officially stepped into her new role on July 25.
As chief of staff, Haines will serve as an information conduit for and extends the capacity of Frances Keene, vice president for Student Affairs. Haines also will lead projects that advance strategic priorities and initiatives on behalf of the division.
“I am thrilled to have Dr. Haines join the team. She brings an immense amount of experience working with students, faculty, and staff at Virginia Tech,” Keene said. “Her commitment to students is evident in her work, and I know that her skills in business operations, outreach, and research will be invaluable to student affairs.”
Haines has been part of the Virginia Tech community since 2013. She began her career at as the manager of academic affairs and business operations with the program in real estate, now the…