Adria Leach
Adria Duijvesteijn, Senior Director of External Relations, ext. 7524
Adria joined ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ in July of 2003. In her current role, which she has held since 2012, she is responsible for external relations including government, town-gown, business, community, and neighborhood relations. She works closely with government officials, state agencies, and individuals and groups both on and off campus, providing avenues for collaboration between the university and the greater community. Prior to joining the president’s office, she worked in the university’s marketing and communications office. She joined the university community after working in advertising and marketing for two years. Adria holds a MEd in elementary education from Salem State and a BA in psychology from Bates College. She serves on the board of directors for the Boston North Cancer Association, North Shore Community Development Coalition and Salem Chamber of Commerce.
Lynne Montague
Lynne Montague, Special Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, ext. 6134
Lynne Montague is a Suffolk University graduate, and long-time Salem resident with over 13 years of government experience. Prior to joining the university, she served as deputy legislative director for the Patrick Administration, chief of staff to State Representative John Keenan and executive secretary to the city of Salem Mayor.
Maria Machado
Maria Machado, Senior Assistant to the President, ext. 6244
Maria joined ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥ in December of 2002. Maria manages President Keenan’s schedule, ensuring smooth coordination between the President’s senior leadership team and their respective offices. Her responsibilities include serving as the confidential assistant to the President. Before taking on her current role, Maria served as the assistant to the Vice President of Student Success. Maria is an alumna of ´ºÃÎÖ±²¥, having earned a bachelor's of science in business administration in 2010.
Contact the President's Office
President's Office
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331 Lafayette Street, Third Floor
Salem, MA 01970
Phone: 978.542.6134
Fax: 978.542.6126