CEE Student and Alumni Services
Director of Undergraduate Programs
Andrea Francioni Rooney
Email
412-268-9723
Undergraduate Academic Advising, Writing Instruction, Undergraduate Course Scheduling
Director of Graduate Programs

David Vey
Email
412-268-2292
BIO: David Vey is a Pittsburgh native and currently lives in the city's northern suburbs with my wife and two children. Outside of CEE, David enjoys the outdoors and the countryside of Western Pennsylvania. His favorite activities include camping, kayaking, hiking, and spending time with my family.
Manager of Master’s Program
Melissa Ritchie
Email
412-268-4264
Graduate program admissions; master's program liaison for current students; master's program compliance; CEE open house; CEE graduate student orientation; integrated BS/MS program
Office and Alumni Relations Administrator
TBD
Responsibilities:
Events and Administrative Coordinator
Geena Provenzano
Email
412-268-9524
Department and special events; CEE Seminar planning and coordination; campus parking passes; room reservations (CEE spaces); Administrative support for CEE Department Head
BIO: Geena Provenzano is a Pittsburgh native and graduated from Point Park University with a degree in Journalism. She has previously worked in special event planning and retail. A natural planner, Geena views coordinating events as not just a job but also a hobby. Outside work, she enjoys cheering on her favorite Pittsburgh sports teams or trying out the newest local restaurant.
Business Office
Director of Finance and Operations
Cathy Schaefer
Email
412-268-4912
Overall department finance and operations; Staff and student employment; visiting scholars.
Associate Buyer
Beryl Omune
Email
412-268-5073
Purchasing: laboratory, office supplies, and computing; contracts; travel and business expense reimbursement; conference registration; shipping; monthly financial reports
Research and Finance Manager
Beth Hockenberry
Email
412-268-5049
Research Administrator
Heather (Cain) Thomas
Email
412-268-3192
Director of Communications
Mireille Mobley
Email
412-268-8111
Website and social media; develop content for the department; promotional materials; event communication and promotion.
Bio: Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Mireille Mobley joined the department in 2008. She handles communications and media in the department and enjoys photography, travel, and learning about other cultures.
Department Facilities
Director of CEE Facilities
Ron Ripper
Email
412-268-3819
Facility information and updates; Laboratory instrument purchase and maintenance; Laboratory safety; Backup purchasing; CEE Sustainability Coordinator
CEE Facilities & Lab Engineer
Brian Belowich
Email
412-268-5798
Course facilitation and support for CEE lectures and laboratories