Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce the latest addition to the Dean's Office at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Please join me in welcoming Katie Griffin as our new Executive Assistant to the Dean. I would also like to recognize and thank Michaela Baus for her tremendous support during this transition. 

Already a member of our Temple family, Katie brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in administrative roles within higher education, streamlining processes, enhancing communications and supporting senior leadership. Most recently, Katie served as the Executive Assistant to Temple’s Vice President of Strategic Marketing and Communications, where she provided high-level executive support and played a key role in office operations, HR processes, and financial management. Prior to her work at SM+C, she spent six years at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine in the Office of Institutional Advancement, where she was involved in managing Board of Visitors meetings and supporting key development initiatives.  

In her new role as Executive Assistant to the Dean, Katie will report to Kendra Kirk, Associate Vice Dean, Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff, and manage Michaela and Sharri Reese-Banks. She will lead the Dean’s Office administration to ensure the efficient functioning of the office and be a key liaison between the Dean’s Office and internal and external partners. 

We are excited to have Katie join us and are confident that her skills and experience will greatly contribute to the school’s continued success. Please join me in welcoming her back to Katz. 

Sincerely,

Amy J. Goldberg, MD, FACS
The Marjorie Joy Katz Dean
Lewis Katz School of Medicine