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The Office of Special Initiatives

Our office advances institutional goals and accelerates growth initiatives through project management excellence.

Dare to Grow

Our Mission

The Office of Special Initiatives serves as a strategic resource to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Provost, providing project management expertise and institutional coordination to advance University priorities, enhance academic excellence, and support strategic growth initiatives.

Our areas of responsibility include:

  • Providing project management support and strategic coordination across campus initiatives
  • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration between faculty, administrative, and academic units
  • Advancing the University's expansion to new locations through institutional planning and support
  • Supporting the Provost on strategic initiatives and institutional priorities

Our Project Management Team

  • Xavier Purdy

    Xavier Purdy

    Assistant Provost for Special Initiatives

  • Doriana Lacitignola

    Doriana Lacitignola

    Program Coordinator

  • Rachael Humphrey

    Rachael Humphrey

    Program Coordinator

Our Commitment to Excellence

  • Strategy

    We align projects with institutional priorities.Ìý

  • Impact

    We drive meaningful change.Ìý

  • Growth

    We enable institutional expansion.

Connect With Us

Explore our ongoing initiatives and strategic priorities:

Email:ÌýSpecialInitiatives@vanderbilt.edu