As we close the books on another fiscal year, it’s important to pause and reflect on what we’ve accomplished together
This fiscal year brought new challenges and opportunities, and I continue to be proud of the way our team shows up with expertise, creativity, and dedication
Quarterly Wins is a chance to recognize that hard work: the steady progress, the behind-the-scenes problem-solving, the breakthroughs both big and small. Those are the things that move us forward.
As we step into the new year, let’s carry that same momentum with us. Our ability to learn, adapt, and collaborate has never been more important. The work ahead will demand our best thinking and our shared commitment to continuous improvement I know we’re ready
Thank you for all you’ve done , and all you will do, to help us build a stronger, more responsive finance organization for the University and the communities we serve.
Augie Maurelli VP for Finance, CFO
The 2030 Plan
Our Values Cascade through the Organization
#1 Impeccable Source of Information
We believe that the information and data we provide to our stakeholders must be accurate, consistent, clear, timely and accessible
#2 Service Excellence
We believe in the importance of anticipating and understanding the needs of our stakeholders, and in striving to always exceed expectations
#3 Strategic Continuous Improvement
We value innovative ideas that challenge the status quo, empower each team member to make changes that deliver results, and we seek to add value in everything we do.
#4 Collaborative Partner
We recognize that we can only succeed through relationships with others We partner within our community to accomplish mutual goals in support of our mission: teaching, research, service and patient care
#5 Diverse and Inclusive Teams
We value diversity, equity, inclusivity and respect We strive to create a culture where every team member feels included and valued, and where different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas are celebrated
Goal#1:Stewardshipof FinancialReporting
“In a fast-paced environment, pausing to reflect can feel like a luxury. But it’s essential. When we take a moment to honor what we’ve accomplished, we give ourselves the clarity and confidence to take on what’s next.”
--Olga Weider
YearEndClosing:TeamAllHandsonDeck
One of our biggest accomplishments of this quarter was the successful close of the fiscal year. This effort required many members of the team to step up, collaborate across functions, and push through long hours to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
Collaboration Across the Division: Teams came together seamlessly, bridging accounting, reporting, compliance, and systems support to keep the close on track.
Commitment & Hard Work: Many contributed late nights and extra hours, balancing routine responsibilities while navigating the added intensity of year-end.
Accuracy Under Pressure: Despite the compressed timeline, the team delivered clean, reliable numbersbuilding trust with our partners and reinforcing UVA Finance’s reputation for excellence.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: This year’s close wasn’t just about getting it done, it also revealed process improvements and efficiency opportunities that we will carry forward into the new fiscal year.
In short: This was a moment where our team’s resilience, professionalism, and shared commitment to stewardship were on full display.
CollaborationwithUVAHealth
Our remediation initiative continues to advance with steady progress in addressing areas of strengthening identified in the prior-year audit. Key operational enhancements across UVA Finance and UVA Health, particularly within treasury and cash management, are establishing a stronger foundation for operations and ensuring readiness for Workday
These efforts represent a coordinated, pan-enterprise approach, engaging stakeholders across the Academic Division, the Medical Center, UPG, and Community Health. Working alongside external consultants, the teams are aligning processes and strengthening controls to ensure UVA is fully prepared for the FY25 audit
Pan-EnterpriseWorkdayProject
UVA is embarking on an exciting, pan-enterprise journey to integrate Workday across the University and UVA Health. We are in the early stages of this transformational effort, actively gathering requirements, engaging stakeholders, and finalizing a search for a system implementation partner.
This project represents an opportunity to align processes, strengthen collaboration, and modernize our systems across the enterprise While still early, the groundwork we are laying today will position UVA for a successful launch and lasting impact.
A special thank you to the Steering Committee members and all of our colleagues who are helping to shape and guide this important project. Your leadership and dedication are setting the foundation for success!
NewInteractiveTrainingCoursesLaunched
The Institutional Research & Analytics and UVAFinance training partnered to release two refreshed, interactive courses:
* Intro to UBI, Finance Data & Analytics
*Intro to UBI, Student Data Analytics
These courses, which are required for new UBI users and serve as valuable refreshers for experienced users, now feature updated content, real-time demonstrations, and interactive elements that make it easier than ever to access, analyze, and understand University data.
With this update, we have strengthened our ability to equip the UVA community with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed, data-driven decisions.
FY26BudgetApprovedbytheBoardofVisitors
The FY26 budget has been prepared, shared, and approved by the Board of Visitors, the result of months of intense, collaborative work by the Budget Team. Their efforts reflect a deep commitment to accuracy, transparency, and alignment with the University’s priorities.
This achievement would not have been possible without the partnership of colleagues across the University community throughout the budget cycle.
Together, we’ve laid the groundwork for a strong financial foundation in the year ahead.
StewardshipofFinancialReporting
ARMICS-TheSummerEdition
This summer, our ARMICS team has been hard at work advancing one of UVA’s most important stewardship responsibilities: ensuring that our financial processes are sound, transparent, and resilient.
The team has been conducting walkthroughs of key business processes across the University, reviewing controls, and documenting how we safeguard resources in alignment with the Commonwealth’s Agency Risk Management & Internal Control Standards (ARMICS). These walkthroughs not only help us stay in compliance, but they also strengthen our ability to continuously improve and build trust across UVA Finance.
A special thank you to all of our colleagues who gave their time, insights, and support throughout the summer. Your partnership makes this critical stewardship process possible — and ensures that UVA continues to lead with accountability and integrity.
AdvancingPartnershipwithUVAHealthAP
This quarter, team members of the Finance Solution Center took on supplier outreach for required payment documentation, partnering with EY and Medical Center Accounts Payable (MCAP) to ensure a coordinated approach By handling the outreach on Procurement’s behalf, the FSC team freed up significant time for MCAP staff to focus on other pressing priorities.
The new process was so effective that MCAP plans to adopt it for future supplier outreach, creating a faster, more efficient way to collect supplier data going forward.
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SURVEYSAYS:
Customer Survey Responses
Susanna Huang was wonderful! She answered my questions within minutes of me sending an email, and she even got on a Teams call with me to quickly resolve the issue.
Nelson is very good at what he does. Competent and thorough. He's a delight to work with.
This is the most efficient and courteous university finance office I have ever encountered!
The expertise and service of this team has always been exceptional.
The supplier was able to complete their registration with help from AskFinance. Mission accomplished!
Thank you to Ryan Ellis for going above and beyond to help us with our inquiries and resolve our issue. Appreciate working with great team members like Ryan.
Fast, factual, and truly professional. Much appreciated.
Tommye’s and Crystal’s response to our urgent request for these cost center went well beyond and above their already stellar service
TheTravel&ExpenseTeam
Anders has service down to a key. I honestly have not gotten this caliber of service from others. Thank you for the quality!
BessLandolt, PayrollServices
The replies and service have become top notch. Thank you for all of the support!
TinaBrice,BeckyClore,Franky Kong,andAndrewClark
This was a difficult vendor registrationand I appreciated the assistance AskFinance provided I could not have completed the purchase without their help.
They keep you informed as they work on responding to your question. Answering the question is always prompt. I never wonder if they will respond.
Y’all are fabulous!
Alex gets an A++ - not only did she do a great job but she accommodated the time sensitive nature of the request.
The 2025 Small Business Supplier Expo was another huge success, bringing together University departments, community partners, and a vibrant mix of local and small businesses for a day of networking, discovery, and collaboration.
The turnout and energy reinforced UVA’s commitment to strengthening partnerships between small businesses and institutional buyers.
Behind every successful event is a team who gave their all, thanks for having that team! Again, thank you all for organizing a very engaging expo.
The excitement and energy in the room was amazing! -Expo Vendor
Key Highlights
35 small and/or local businesses exhibiting 217 attendees representing 176 departments and community organizations
Partnerships that fuel innovation and community.
ProcurementRealization
Driving Compliance, Collaboration and Service Excellence
The Travel & Expense Team made significant strides this quarter to improve compliance, collaboration, and traveler support across UVA
Each step brings us closer to simpler, smarter travel and expense management.
Strengthening Compliance & Accountability
Standardized monitoring of inactive and terminated cardholders to reduce risk and improve accuracy
Partnered with departments to reduce aging card transactions, boosting financial accuracy and accountability.
Clarified expense procedures in collaboration with Risk Management, Strategic Sourcing, HR, Athletics, and other partners to ensure consistency across the University.
Improving Processes & Data Accuracy
Introduced a new spend category and expense item to better track tariffs, improving reporting and data accuracy.
Supporting Travelers
Hosted a DMV Real ID event in Carruthers Hall, to make business travel easier for UVA employees.
This quarter, UVA Procurement achieved a major milestone by exceeding the state’s prompt pay compliance requirement, a critical measure of financial stewardship. Even more important, the team established a sustainable process to ensure this success continues going forward.
To reach this achievement, Alison Hyler, of the Business Solutions & Data Analysis team, worked in collaboration with the Accounts Payable team to advance new monitoring and reporting capabilities, including more accurate data checks and proactive invoice tracking. These improvements gave the AP team the visibility to resolve potential issues before they disrupt the payment cycle.
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ProcurementRealization
Procure-to-PayTransformation TakesOff
This summer, Procurement Services officially launched the P2P Transformation Initiative, a major step toward creating a holistic Procurement ecosystem using Workday technology capabilities.
The vision? A seamless path where sourcing, contracting, procuring, onboarding, and paying all live in one place, with greater transparency and better decisionmaking across UVA.
MEET THE TEAM Mark Cartwright
Addie Coe Alison Hyler
Aarati Sonkusare
Leela Mullapudi
Shailesh Nehe Crystal Tapia Infrequent
Cynthia Mendoza
Amanda Meares
Brandi Van Ormer
Patty Marbury
Jack Jensen
ProcurementRealization
BestinClassProcurementatUVA
UVA’s Procurement Transformation is building a modern, Workday-first ecosystem that makes purchasing clearer, faster, and more transparent. The goal: move from “helping people shop” to truly driving value, reducing risk, and strengthening supplier partnerships.
Key focus areas of the transformation:
Vendor Enablement: Infrequent Payee (New):
An onboarding process that reduces friction for Grounds and suppliers, builds stronger vendor partnerships, and cuts down on compliance risks.
Guided Buying (Sourcing):
Ensuring every purchase follows the right pathconnecting Grounds needs to the right supplier, contract, and form for faster, compliant payments.
Best in Class
A streamlined path for true one-off/lowrisk payees so units move faster, data stays clean, and Procurement can focus on “real” suppliers.
Contracts:
Streamlining the review and signature process, mitigating risk, and improving visibility into UVA’s agreements.
Procurement at UVA is evolving to a trusted advisor role - helping Grounds buy the right way, with the right suppliers, at the right value.
ProcurementRealization
ProcurementRespondstoTariffChallenge
Faced with new federal tariffs, a tight deadline, and limited historical data, Procurement didn’t just crunch numbers—they built something new. By blending Marketplace pricing, Workday spend and supplier data, and independent economic research, the team created innovative forecasting models that gave UVA leaders a clear view of possible outcomes.
This forward-looking analysis was incorporated into UVA’s Economic Impact Report as part of Enterprise Risk Management work, where it strengthened leadership discussions and continues to inform strategy in a shifting economic landscape
This work has also been used to provide weekly operational reports to executive leadership, highlighting trends in assessed tariffs, additional negotiated savings, and realized impacts to financial operations.
Thank you to the team for their expertise, teamwork, and dedication in delivering this valuable insight under pressure!
Tariffs: NegotiatedWins
Tariffs have created added complexity and costs for many of UVA’s critical purchases, particularly within our research and scientific community. These pressures could have significantly increased expenses and impacted the availability of essential supplies.
Thanks to Song Song’s skillful negotiations and persistence, UVA was able to mitigate some of these tariff costs and reduce the burden on our scientific community. This work not only saved money but also ensured that our researchers have continued access to the resources they need to advance discovery.
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ShannonWampler
SusannaHuang
CalebKnapton
“Celebrating progress isn’t just about what we’ve done — it’s about who we are. This team continues to show up, solve problems, and move forward together. Let’s carry that same energy into the new year. ”
UBI Finance 2.0: A Smarter, Cleaner Reporting Experience: When UVA launched Workday Finance, the UBI team quickly rolled out a wide range of reports to meet urgent needs While this rapid expansion supported the transition, it created report complexity and difficulty managing the more than 150 million journal lines. To address this, the BI team developed UBI Finance 2.0 a streamlined, user-focused redesign that optimizes reporting for partners across Grounds. By working closely with users to refine tools and align them with real needs, the result is a cleaner, more robust reporting environment that maintains depth and accuracy while putting usability first.
Adaptive Budget Development Dashboard: This dashboard boosts budgeting efficiency and reduces errors by offering dynamic KPIs and centralized quality checks. A focus group is currently testing its reporting and customization features ahead of full deployment at the September Budget Kickoff.
GASB 96 Solution: By centralizing contract and purchase order data, the GASB 96 solution cuts manual effort and improves data quality. It supports more frequent contract reviews, better compliance screening, and early detection of miscoded transactions.
Supplier Invoice Analysis Dataset: Launched via Prism, this dataset streamlines expense accruals by integrating key business objects. Accessible through Workday reports or interactive Worksheets, it enhances collaboration, audit readiness, and strategic reporting.
Athletics Regulatory Reporting Automation: Automated compliance reports now improve accuracy and workflow efficiency. The Athletics dataset enables faster, data-driven decisions, with ongoing work to develop an advanced EADA report for deeper financial analysis.
OSP Reporting Optimization: The second optimized OSP report resolves performance issues and improves data access. Additional enhanced reports are planned for release in Q1 FY2026.
Crystal Tapia has been an exceptional partner to the Workday Finance Support team, playing a vital role in both daily operations and long-term enhancements. Her technical expertise and responsiveness have been instrumental in resolving complex access and login issues, streamlining onboarding for security roles, and clarifying tenant access across environments.
Crystal’s collaborative approach shines through in her work with OSP, the Info Team, and others, particularly in refining Post-Award and Grant Hierarchies roles.
She’s also a driving force behind preparing environments for new Workday releases, making her a key contributor to both system stability and innovation. Crystal is not only knowledgeable and professional, she’s a true pleasure to work with, according to our Workday Finance Support Team.
We’re grateful for Crystal’s partnership and commitment to collaboration and innovation!
Valued,High-PerformingTeams
WorkdaySecurityRoleAttestationCampaign
Between April 28 and mid-May, UVA ran a Workday Attestation Campaign to ensure that every employee had the appropriate Workday access, keeping us compliant and secure across the University. Thanks to the dedication and collaboration of teams across Grounds, the campaign was an overwhelming success.
✅ Over 1,300 managers and 3,300+ employees certified
✅ 38,000+ assignable roles reviewed
✅ 99.8% completion rate
✅ 96.5% of access validated and retained
We owe this success to a talented group of colleagues who led the charge:
UVAFinance Compliance Team: Christine Kennedy-Tyburski provided leadership and oversight to keep us aligned with compliance standards.
Identity & Access Management (IAM) Team: Jennifer Shiflett, Stacey Hughes, and Christopher Zysk administered the campaign across systems in partnership with Workday functional owners.
Workday Security Team (ITS): Kelli O'Dell and Crystal Tapia managed Workday user data and access removal actions.
AskFinance/User Success Team: Dawn Wood delivered constant, high-touch support, with Kellyn Morris and Ann Paxton keeping the wheels turning throughout the campaign
Training & Development: Patty Marbury led outreach efforts.
Business Intelligence Team: Michelle Gregory and Randy Sule built essential Workday reports to support role review.
Institutional Research & Analytics/UBI Team: Marcus Hall and Ashley Bagby provided dashboards to track campaign progress.
Campaign Sponsors: Adam Weikel and Olga Weider offered support and leadership throughout
A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making this important compliance effort a success!
Valued,High-PerformingTeams
The Workday Support Team played a key role in another successful year-end closing, working closely with Accounting and Procurement to ensure the 2025 fiscal year was properly closed. Their efforts included rolling forward supplier contracts and active purchase orders, helping to ensure a smooth transition and uninterrupted operations into the new year.
PayrollAccountingEnhancements
As part of the Finance-led General Ledger Integrity project, the Payroll Accounting team spent the past fiscal year designing and implementing a new reconciliation process for GL account 2011, an account historically used to capture a wide range of payroll deductions, from benefits and taxes to garnishments and parking.
To bring greater clarity and control to the process, the team proposed and implemented three new GL accounts: one for payroll tax withholdings, one for garnishments and support orders, and a receivable account to track tax agency refunds owed to UVA. These improvements have significantly increased transparency for leadership and laid a strong foundation for future enhanc
Victoria PeprahAsante and Tammy Kolotkin of the Payroll Accounting Team
StreamlineLeavePayProcesses
The Payroll team partnered with the Workday Architecture team to optimize system configuration, improving pay accuracy for employees on leave and greatly reducing the need for manual entry.
This automation not only streamlines processes for Payroll, but also eases workloads for the HR Leave teams, saving time and effort across departments while ensuring employees are paid correctly.
EnsuringTimelyandAccurateWorkdayAccess
Nasima Andesha
Over the past quarter, Nasima Andesha reviewed and approved 310 individual security role requests and 25 mass role requests, a critical effort to ensure stakeholders have timely access to the Workday roles they need to perform their jobs.
Her attention to detail and commitment to accurate information directly support service excellence and operational efficiency across the organization.
TrainingTeamSupportsLaunchofNew WorkdayHelpHub
The Training Team (Jack Jensen, Linda Leshowitz, and Danielle Hancock) partnered with HR to review, revise, and test the new Workday Help Hub. They contributed all necessary Finance-related content and feedback, ensuring the resource is accurate, comprehensive, and ready to support users across the University
The energy, persistence, and creativity from the P2P Transformation team made the difference.We’re not just configuring modules, we’re reshaping procurement culture at UVA! Milestones&ChallengesConquered!
Workday Support Team Leading the Build: Internal talent driving most of the configuration work
Infrequent Payee: Designed inhouse, avoiding significant external costs while delivering what UVA needed.
API Innovation for Onboarding: Tackled supplier onboarding challenges by creatively leveraging API connections.
Procurement, Workday Support, and IT aligned on a Workday-first future.
Reimagined Sole Source Process: Charted a smarter path than even Workday’s implementation team and consultants envisioned.
Goal#4- InvestinOurFuture
“Great teams don’t just meet the moment — they prepare for the future. As we close out the year, your commitment, resilience, and forward thinking continue to make a difference.”
-- Julie Richardson
GeorgeFu,SeniorAccountant
We’re excited to welcome George Fu to the UVAFinance team as a Senior Accountant. He brings a broad range of experience in internal audit, financial analysis, and stewardship, including leadership roles in both the banking industry and nonprofit sector. His commitment to financial integrity and community service makes him a great fit for our team. Welcome, George!
We welcome Matty Cash to UVA Finance as Executive Assistant to Julie Richardson and Katie Walker. Matty brings a strong background in nonprofit and healthcare work, along with a creative and service-oriented approach to supporting others. She’s already diving into the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our teams running smoothly. Welcome, Matty - we’re so glad you’re here!
TracyPavone,ExecutiveAssistant
We’re happy to welcome Tracy Pavone to UVA Finance as Executive Assistant to Olga Weider. Tracy brings decades of experience in coordination, management, and support roles, including several years at UVA Health. With a strong commitment to service and a desire to keep learning, she’s excited to grow her skills in Workday and contribute to a collaborative team environment. Welcome, Tracy - we’re glad you’re here!
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George Fu
Matty Cash
Tracy Pavone
KentDickey,FinancialAdvisor InvestinOurFuture
We’re pleased to welcome Kent Dickey to UVA Finance as a Financial Advisor, supporting the Financial Planning & Analysis team. Kent brings over 30 years of experience in Virginia state government, including senior leadership roles in the Department of Education. With deep expertise in budgeting, financial reporting, and public policy, he is already making an impact by contributing to key planning and reporting efforts such as UVA’s Six-Year Plan and annual budget development. We’re excited to have Kent on board and grateful for the insight and capacity he brings to the team!
CelebratingWandaBreeden’sRemarkableCareer
After more than 39 years of dedicated service to UVA, Wanda Breeden retired on July 3. Wanda’s expertise in managing UVIMCO Long Term Pool investments, endowment distribution, and key reconciliations has been invaluable to UVAFinance and the broader UVA community. Her deep knowledge and steady presence will be greatly missed Please join us in thanking Wanda for her exceptional service and wishing her all the best in retirement!
“Wanda, it's hard to imagine UVA Finance without your calm presence, quick response, and unwavering dependability. You've been the definition of professionalism.
Your work ethic, integrity, and steady support have provided a lasting impact not just on the organization but on all of us who had the privilege of working with you. You leave behind a legacy of excellence that won’t be forgotten. Wishing you all the happiness and fulfillment that retirement can offer.” - Julie Richardson
Kent Dickey
Wanda Breeden
Tracy Marcotte
TracyMarcotteEarnsMSUCertificate
Congratulations to Tracy Marcotte on completing the Michigan State University Professional Certificate in Supervisory Management & Leadership! This three-course program is designed to equip emerging leaders with essential skills in management, leadership, and analytical thinking. Through the program, Tracy gained practical tools for leading teams, driving results, and communicating effectively - building a strong foundation for strategic leadership
Well done, Tracy!
DawnWoodEarnsNationalCertification
Congratulations to Dawn Wood on earning the Direct Contact Service Professional certification from the National Customer Service Association! This certification reflects her successful completion of a comprehensive professional development program focused on excellence in customer service The course builds expertise in communication, empathy, service recovery, and delivering consistently positive customer experiences.
We’re proud to celebrate Dawn’s commitment to continuous learning and exceptional service!
We also recently received glowing feedback from a colleague in the Karsh Institute of Democracy about the outstanding service Dawn provided through AskFinance.
This colleague had questions about a spend detail report, something they hadn’t encountered before. Dawn not only asked thoughtful follow-up questions but also went a step further: she set up a Zoom meeting to walk through how to locate and interpret the information
With Dawn’s clear, hands-on guidance, our colleague gained a stronger understanding of how to run the report with confidence.
Dawn Wood
InvestinOurFuture
CelebratingOurGraduates
At UVAFinance, we ' re proud to recognize and celebrate the achievements of graduates across our community. From students earning their degrees, to team members completing professional development programs, graduates' hard work, perseverance, and commitment to growth inspire us all.
Joey Carls - Master of science in Customer Experience Management University of Michigan
Amanda Meares - Master of Business Administration, Penn State University
Brittany Coleman-Newton - Master of Business Administration, James Madison University
Matt Phillippi - Master of Public Administration, James Madison University
JJ Sullivan - Master of Business Administration, James Madison University CalebKnapton, Procurement
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JoeyCarls
SpringFOCUSBringsFinanceCommunityTogether
This spring, UVA had the privilege of hosting the 2025 Spring FOCUS Conference, an event that brought nearly 350 finance professionals together to connect, learn, and grow
From insightful sessions to meaningful networking, the conference was a reminder of what we can achieve when we come together to share knowledge and support one another.
We’re especially grateful to our incredible slate of UVA presenters, who brought their expertise and enthusiasm to the stage, and to the amazing crew of volunteers who made the day run smoothly, handling setup, teardown, and providing support throughout the event. FOCUS wouldn’t have been possible without the energy and dedication of these volunteers, as well as those who prioritize learning, sharing, and lifting up the finance community.
Whether you joined us in person or online, we’re so glad you were part of this opportunity to come together, exchange ideas, and strengthen our connections.
Thank you for being part of the 2025 Spring FOCUS Conference!
InvestinOurFuture
MinhNguyenNominatedforthe2025 CornerstoneProgram
Recently, Minh Nguyen was selected as UVAFinance's nominee for the 2025 Cornerstone Program.
The Cornerstone Program focuses on mentoring, exposure to executive leadership, and individualized learning programs, among many other benefits. Nguyen was chosen from a strong pool of candidates for her outstanding contributions and broad expertise in financial operations, specifically in cost accounting Her recent leadership on the successful F&A Proposal exemplifies the strategic impact she brings to our organization.
Congratulations, Minh on this well-deserved recognition!
DevonStribling’sServiceShoutout
Shout out to Devon Stribling for being a true partner in progress!
A Vice Provost recently shared a glowing note of appreciation for Devon's above-and-beyond support in moving forward a critical contract with Anthropic on a very tight timeline. Devon was right there at 8:15 a.m. responding to a statement of work that came through late the night before, and he stayed with it throughout the day, revising drafts and wrapping up with a key video call to sort out next steps and roadblocks.
This kind of dedication isn’t a one-off, it’s part of a consistent, collaborative approach that makes a real difference As Vice Provost Kemi Jona said about Devon: "We literally could not fulfill our digital innovation mission to the University without his help."
Hats off to Devon for embodying excellence, responsiveness, and partnership.
Danielle Hancock recently completed the rigorous Leadership Principles program through Harvard Business School Online, underscoring her commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement.
This accomplishment reflects the very qualities she brings to her role every day: service excellence, cross-team collaboration, and inclusive leadership. Danielle’s investment in her own development strengthens UVAFinance and benefits the colleagues who have the privilege of working with her.
We held a workshop on Emotional Intelligence for UVA Finance leaders, in partnership with our HR colleagues and the Training Team.
The session focused on building self-awareness, empathy, and stronger communication, and it sparked great discussion about how we can apply these skills in our day-to-day work.
The high level of engagement reflected our team’s commitment to growth and connection ~ not just in technical expertise, but in how we collaborate, support one another, and lead through change. It was an important step in reinforcing the culture of growth and continuous improvement that defines UVA Finance
