Staff
Andrew Perrin
Director919-962-6831
andrew_perrin@unc.edu
Dr. Andrew Perrin is a professor of sociology and special assistant to the provost and dean for accreditation and curricular innovation. He has been a member of the Carolina faculty since 2001. Perrin … Continued
Tommie Watson
Executive Director919-843-2657
tommie@email.unc.edu
Tommie Watson is the Executive Director for the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. He provides leadership and strategy for the Institute while managing the day-to-day operations. Tommie supports a … Continued
Angela O’Neill
Director of Development919-962-2528
angela.oneill@email.unc.edu
Angela O’Neill joined the Institute for the Arts and Humanities as the Director of Development in August 2018. Prior to coming to the IAH, Angela worked as an associate director of development for the … Continued
Sophia Ramos
Communications Specialist919-962-7161
sophiav@email.unc.edu
Before joining the Institute’s staff in 2018, Sophia’s experience in marketing spanned from national multifamily housing developments to higher education. Most recently, she worked in marketing for th … Continued
Philip Hollingsworth
Program Administrator919-843-5464
pholling@email.unc.edu
Philip Hollingsworth joined the Institute for the Arts and Humanities in 2015, and serves as the Program Administrator for the Institute’s faculty programs. In this role, he coordinates and supports a … Continued
Rebecca Williams
Business Manager919-843-5108
rcwilliams@unc.edu
Rebecca Williams manages the administration and finances of the Institute’s programs and initiatives, including events and grants support. She has more than nine years of project management experience … Continued
Ebony Johnson
Event Planner919-962-0918
erj@email.unc.edu
Ebony R. Johnson currently serves as the Event Planner for the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. For more than 10 years, she has been responsible for pre-event planning, on-site execution, and po … Continued
Hannah Perez
Development Coordinator919-962-6830
hannah.perez@unc.edu
Hannah Perez joined the Institute for the Arts and Humanities as the development coordinator in September 2016. Hannah primarily supports the Development Director in gift processing, event management, … Continued
Maureen Vidger
Operations Coordinator919-962-0249
maureenv@email.unc.edu
Maureen joined the Institute for the Arts and Humanities in June 2018 as Operations Coordinator. In this role, she primarily supports colleagues whilst ensuring the day-to-day building operations with … Continued
Mark Katz
Director Emeritus (Director 2014-2019), Professor of Music919-962-6831
mkatz@email.unc.edu
Mark Katz is the Ruel W. Tyson, Jr. Distinguished Professor of Humanities and Director of the Institute for the Arts and Humanities. Professor Katz’s teaching and scholarship focus on music and techno … Continued
John McGowan
Director Emeritus (Director 2006-2014), Professor of English and Comparative Literature919-962-4022
jpm@email.unc.edu
John McGowan served for eight years as the Director of UNC’s Institute for the Arts and Humanities. His work sits at the intersection of philosophy, political theory, and literary studies. He is inte … Continued
James Moeser
Chancellor Emeritus (2000-2008), Director Emeritus (Interim Director 2016-2017)James Moeser is Chancellor Emeritus and Professor of Music Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As chancellor from 2000 to 2008, he articulated the vision that UNC should be Am … Continued
Ruel Tyson
IAH Founder and Director Emeritus (Director 1987-2006)Ruel Willoughby Tyson Jr. founded the Institute for the Arts and Humanities and guided its development as director for 20 years, until 2006. He lived a life dedicated to scholarship and service until … Continued