President's Office Staff

Carly Leatherwood

Carly Leatherwood joined the Office of the President in August 2022. As the Chief of Staff, Carly is charged with managing the Office of the President, serving as a liaison to students, faculty, staff, and other members of our community, and working with the University community to move strategic initiatives forward.

Prior to her role in the Office of the President, Carly served as the Associate Vice President of Communications in University Communications and Marketing (UCM), where she led media relations and internal communications for the University since 2016.

Before returning to her alma mater, Carly served as a communications consultant for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio and as marketing director at The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center. She has a long history of public service, including holding key roles at the Ohio Department of Insurance and the Ohio Department of Education. She began her career as a producer and anchor at WSYX-TV and WBNS 10-TV in Columbus. 

Carly holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism and a Master of Business Administration from OHIO’s College of Business.

Joanna Stoltzfus

Joanna Stoltzfus joined the Office of the President in July of 2019. In her role as the Presidential Assistant, she is responsible for managing the President's calendar, travel and correspondence. She first began working for Ohio University in 2006 as a procurement specialist for Culinary Services She went on to serve as an accounting specialist for the Division of Finance before joining the Division of Student Affairs, where she held multiple positions.

Joanna, who is from the Athens area, enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors.

Amy Trout

Amy Trout joined the Office of the President in January 2019 and serves as Associate Chief of Staff. She provides strategic and operational support to the President and Chief of Staff, coordinating complex initiatives, supporting executive communication, and assisting with preparation for Board of Trustees meetings and activities. Working closely with senior leaders across the university, Amy manages high-level projects and supports administrative functions that advance Ohio University’s mission and strategic priorities.

Before joining the Office of the President, Amy spent more than two decades in Division I college athletics, including North Carolina State University and Georgia Tech, with her longest tenure at Ohio University. Her experience includes event planning, systems administration, contract and vendor management, branding, and special projects.

Amy earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport Science and a Master of Science in Education and Sport Pedagogy from Ohio University. Originally from Watertown, New York, she prefers vacation destinations with minimal snowfall.