Margaret Simonis serves as the vice president and dean for the School of Business at Western Governors University, where she leads the Human Resources Management, MBA and Graduate Management & Leadership, IT Management and Healthcare Administration programs. This includes leadership for program mentoring faculty and responsibility for new program launches and program performance. Simonis joined Western Governors University in 2008 and has worked in the higher education field for over 20 years. Before joining WGU, Simonis held roles in wellness and health education and in student services.