Alita Salley Steps into the Role of Interim Director of PSDS

After the announcement in early May that Jenn Glassman would be leaving UVA, a search began to find an Interim Director of Procurement and Supplier Diversity Services (PSDS). The search was successful, and Alita Salley was chosen for the role. Several other Procurement managers and directors also offered their support leading up to and after go-live, which is appreciated. 

Glassman's remaining time will be focused on Workday as we prepare for go-live. Salley will handle all day-to-day operations and compliance matters with the support of Procurement leaders, managers, directors, and Associate Vice President for Finance, Augie Maurelli. Glassman will be missed, but it’s good to know that when she leaves, Procurement operations will stay in capable hands. 

 

Salley joined the PSDS department in early 2021 as Director of Strategic Sourcing. She has about 20 years of experience in contract analysis and execution, acquisition and project management, and business development. She has helped develop multi-billion-dollar contract strategies for organizations like the Marine Corps, serving as a Department of Defense Contracting Officer, and in senior leadership roles in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. 

 

Additional interim positions may also be filled as needed to continue operations. Decisions regarding the search for a permanent Director of PSDS will be made in late summer or early fall of this year.