WGU's Governance and Leadership
WGU is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of educators, industry leaders, and state governors. In addition, WGU continues to draw support from the governors of the member states that were instrumental in the founding of WGU.
Board of Trustees
Joseph B. Fuller, Chair
Professor of Management Practice & Co-Head of the Managing the Future of Work Project at Harvard Business School
John W. Bluford III
President & Founder
Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute
April Chou
Managing Director
Jasper Ridge Partners
Cole Clark
Managing Director, Higher Education
Deloitte
Dwana Franklin-Davis
CEO
Reboot Representation
Jessie Woolley-Wilson
Operating Partner
Owl Ventures
Kerry Healey
Former Lieutenant Governor
State of Massachusetts
The Honorable Eric Holcomb
Governor
State of Indiana
Lenny Mendonca
Former Chief Economic & Business Advisor
State of California
Talia Milgrom-Elcott
Founder & Executive Director
Beyond100K & Starfish Institute
Eloy Oakley
CEO
College Futures Foundation
The Honorable Jared Polis
Governor
State of Colorado
Scott D. Pulsipher
President
Western Governors University
David Simmons
Chairman & CEO
Simmons Media Group
Emeritus Trustees
The Honorable Jim Geringer
Director of Policy
ESRI
Former Governor
State of Wyoming (1995-2003)
Dr. Samuel H. Smith
President Emeritus
Washington State University
University Leadership Council
Scott D. Pulsipher
President and Chief Executive Officer
Courtney Hills McBeth
Chief Academic Officer and Provost
Bonnie Pattee
Senior Vice President, People & Talent
Nadeem Syed
Chief Financial Officer
David Morales
Senior Vice President, Technology and CIO
Gene Hayes
Senior Vice President, Regional Operations
Paul Bingham
Senior Vice President and Executive Dean, School of Technology
Stacey Ludwig-Johnson
Senior Vice President, School of Education
David Perkinson
Senior Vice President, Program Development
Scott Neuner
Senior Vice President, Marketing
Bob Hunt
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
David Grow
Chief Operating Officer
Sarah DeMark
Vice Provost, Workforce Intelligence & Credential Integrity
Debbie Fowler
Senior Vice President, Student Success
Mitsu Frazier
Senior Vice President, School of Business
Jason Levin
Executive Director, WGU LABS
Chris Lee
President, WGU Academy
Mallory Dwinal-Palisch
Executive Director, Craft Education
The WGU System
WGU is transforming higher education for every learner. Our system is focused on ensuring that every type of student gets applicable skills that they can implement in their career immediately—before they even graduate. Our colleges and programs are directly tied to current workforce needs, ensuring that students are getting relevant skills that will enhance their lives, their careers, and their communities.
Our system also ensures that learners who need additional help also have the ability to get their specific needs met. Our innovative teams are constantly doing research and working with partners, governments, and other organizations to identify workforce needs and location needs. This ensures that every WGU student is able to get individualized help and skill that is applicable to their life. Our system is entirely designed around the idea that each student has specific needs, and that together we can help meet them.
The National Advisory Board
Members of the National Advisory Board represent corporations and foundations across the country and provide ongoing support and advice to the university.
The National Advisory Board is made up of a diverse group of industry leaders. Its members help WGU foster a global, visionary perspective in the strategic planning process, ultimately enhancing our ability to fulfill our mission.
