IPS Staff

Institute for Public Service

The Institute for Public Service (IPS) serves as the public service outreach source for the University of Tennessee. The institute's main headquarters are in Knoxville.

Lisa Boothby

Financial Analyst & Compliance Officer

Kristen Davis

Director of Development

Valerie Dugan

Administrative Specialist

Macel Ely

Executive Director
(865) 974-9830

Bridgette Hodge

Administrative Specialist

Kristy Keel-Blackmon

Creative Manager
(865) 974-1548

Susan Lutman

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Angie McLemore

Administrative Coordinator

Chris Roberts

IT Manager

Susan Robertson

Communications Manager

Laura Sloan

Interim Human Resources Manager
(865) 974-6621

Jim Thomas

Interim Vice President of Public Service

Rumira Xhaferaj

Chief Business Officer