the center

• Jeffrey Anderson, Graf Goltz Professor and Director of the BMW Center and Professor of Government, oversees the entire range of Center academic and research programs. Prof. Anderson is also responsible for representing the Center in its relationships within and outside the University, and oversees the Center's public activities.
• Katrin Sieg, is Director of the Master of Arts in German and European Studies (MAGES) and Associate Professor in the Department of German and School of Foreign Service. Prof. Sieg bears primary responsibility for the academic programs of the Center, overseeing the curriculum and coordinating basic policy issues with the University departments on which the Center draws
• Stacey M. Hall, Administrative Assistant, provides general administrative support and manages operations of the front office. She assists faculty and students, and serves as the Center's receptionist. Prior to coming to the BMW Center, Stacey served as a Faculty Assistant at the Law School. She holds an M.A. in Public Communication from The American University in Washington, D.C. and a B.A. in American Studies from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass.
• Kimberly Jaeger, Supervisor of Academic Programs, serves as the point of contact for all MAGES student issues, from recruitment and admissions, to counseling, academic administration, course scheduling and alumni relations. Ms. Jaeger earned her B.S.L.A. and M.A. in German from Georgetown University.
• Christina M. Ruby, Center Administrator, oversees the full range of Center operations. In addition to ensuring support for the Center's faculty and programs, she handles its financial, human resource, and office management. She also oversees the Center's print and web publications.

Executive Committee

The Center Director works closely with an Executive Committee comprised of the Dean of the School of Foreign Service, Center faculty, faculty representatives of departments with which the Center has joint degree programs, and a MAGES student. The Executive Committee meets monthly to establish programmatic and curricular policies, and to facilitate cooperation and coordination among the various parts of the University associated with the Center.

Advisory Council

In addition to the Executive Committee, the Center has an Advisory Council consisting of prominent Americans, Germans, and other Europeans from the private and public sectors as well as from academe. The Council meets annually to advise the directing staff and faculty, and to provide consultation and guidance for the Center leadership as it explores and defines future programs and policies.