Staff Directory

Tilman Baumstark.

Tilman M. Baumstark, Ph.D. 
Associate Vice Provost
Responsibilities include faculty development, mentoring, leadership programming, emeriti engagement, and faculty surveys. 

544B Capen Hall
Phone: (716) 645-2792
Email: tilmanb@buffalo.edu

Maria Headshot.

Maria Almanza, Ph.D. 
Director of Faculty Recognition 
Works with faculty and academic leaders to support award efforts on campus and develop a culture of recognition. She helps to manage nominations for prestigious external awards, develops awards-related workshops and resources, mentors faculty applying for awards, and provides writing support to applicants and nominators. She is also the Fulbright Scholar Liasion for UB Faculty.

549A Capen Hall
Phone: (716) 645-9341
Email: almanza@buffalo.edu

Sofia Tangalos.

Sofia Tangalos 
Assistant Vice Provost
Works with faculty, staff, UB leadership and SUNY administrators regarding promotion and tenure dossiers and internal award nominations. She coordinates the annual New Faculty Orientation event and assists with the Faculty Leadership Retreat. 

549B Capen Hall
Phone: (716) 645-2995
Email: tangalos@buffalo.edu