Meet the Staff
Daniel joined the Office of Budget and Planning (OBP) in 2015, serving in various leadership and analytical roles. Prior to Â鶹×îгöÆ·, Daniel was a consultant with Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc., where he helped develop strategic financial plans and capital programs for higher education clients across the country. He also spent several years at The Community Builders, Inc. as an assistant project manager guiding public housing transformation projects. Originally from Indiana, Daniel earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Southern California – Marshall School of Business – with a minor in Cinema-Television and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Â鶹×îгöÆ·.
Sara joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2010. Prior to the OBP, Sara worked in finance/accounting for Aon. Sara holds a degree in Finance with a focus in Entrepreneurship and International Business from Miami University. In Sara’s free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Eric joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 1989, after several years in the University Controller’s Office. Originally from New York, Eric holds an AB in Classics and English from Harvard University and an MBA from Kellogg. In his free time, Eric enjoys attending Â鶹×îгöÆ· athletic events.
Katie joined the Office of Budget and Planning (OBP) in 2021. Prior to the OBP, Katie worked in various financial and administrative roles across Â鶹×îгöÆ·. Katie holds a BFA in Jewelry Design from Pratt Institute. In Katie’s free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, three kids, and two French bulldogs.
Ashley Uy(she/her/hers)
Senior Manager Capital Programs, Resource Allocation and Analysis
847-491-2342ashley@northwestern.eduAshley joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2019. Prior to the OBP, Ashley worked as a project accountant for engineering/construction companies. Originally from Dwight, IL, Ashley holds a B.S. in Finance from Southern Illinois University. In Ashley’s free time, she teaches yoga in Wilmette when she is not playing with her cat Greenbean.
Jim joined the Office of Budget and Planning (OBP) in 2021. Prior to the OBP, Jim worked in Facilities Management as a Financial Analyst at Â鶹×îгöÆ·. Jim holds BA in Linguistics and an M.Ed. in Student Personnel in Higher Education from the University of Florida.
Janet joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2024.Maddie joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2021. Prior to the OBP, Maddie worked for the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget for the State of Illinois. Originally from Chelsea, Michigan, Maddie holds her degree in Political Science with a minor in Economics from Illinois Wesleyan University. She likes to volunteer, go on adventures, and spend her free time with her family and friends.
Rebecca joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2024.
Brian joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2024.Scott joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2023. Prior to Â鶹×îгöÆ·, Scott worked in Wealth Management at Wintrust Community Bank in Arlington Heights. Scott holds a BBA in Finance from the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. In his free time, Scott likes to attend Chicago sporting events as well as spending time with family and friends.
Trevor joined the Office of Budget and Planning in 2021. Prior to the OBP, Trevor worked as a COVID-19 Coordinator and a flight attendant for United Airlines. Originally from Lowell, IN, Trevor holds an M.S. in Human Services Program Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Trevor has two cats, Buttons and Elwood.
