University of Virginia Press Board of Directors
Committee Reporting Relationship
The Press Board reports to the Executive Vice President and Provost.
Charge
The University of Virginia Press Board is charged to authorize the publication of books by the Press; safeguard the scholarly integrity of the Press imprint; advise the Director of the Press on the publication and distribution of books; and assist the Director in administering the finances of the Press.
Committee Structure
The Board, appointed by the Executive Vice President and Provost, consists of up to nine faculty/staff members from the University, other Virginia colleges and universities, and the publishing industry. In addition, the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, a representative from the Office of the President, and the Director of the University of Virginia Press serve as ex-officio members without term. The Director also serves as the Executive Secretary.
Membership
As of August 2025
- Gustavo Pellón, Chair (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Jessica Andruss (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Laurent Dubois (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Kevin Gaines (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Justene Hill Edwards (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Julian Maxwell Hayter (University of Richmond)
- Angel Adams Parham (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Katrina Powell (Virginia Tech)
- Charlotte Rogers (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
- Kirt Von Daacke (College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences)
Ex-Officio:
- Jonathan Bowen (President's Office)
- Brie Gertler (Provost’s Office)
- Eric Brandt (University of Virginia Press)