Governance
Capella University
University Administration
The Board of Trustees and the administrators of Capella University are committed to excellence in all aspects of the institution. Along with an enthusiasm for working with adult learners, Capella’s leaders bring many years of experience to designing and delivering higher education programs.
Richard Senese, PhD, LP
President
Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD
Provost
Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Charlyn Hilliman, PhD, MPA
Chief Diversity Officer and Vice President Academic Enrichment and Learner Support
Seth Lockner, BA
VP, HR Consulting
Todd Sorensen, JD
General Counsel
Mike Wickard, MBA
VP, Finance
Barbara Butts Williams, PhD
Executive Dean
Social Responsibility & Community Engagement
Dean Emerita
School of Business and Technology
J. Heather Welzant, PhD
Dean
School of Public Service and Education
Melissa McIntyre, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Public Service and Education
Josh Stanley, EdD
Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Jody Neuman-Aamlie, PhD, LP
Assistant Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Irene Nicolet PhD, NCSP, LSSP
Assistant Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Jennifer Straub, PhD
Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Cheryl Boncuore, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Lisa Kreeger, PhD, RN
Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Constance Hall, EdD, RN
Interim Associate Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Melissa Weaver, MA
Associate Dean
Division of Arts and Sciences
Ying Iverson, PhD
Assistant Provost
Vice President Academic and Faculty Affairs
Curtis Brant, PhD
Dean
Research and Scholarship Kelly Brooks, MPA Registrar
Tom Sonnek, MFA
Director
University Operations & Analysis
Capella University Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees provides oversight and guidance regarding Capella University’s policies and programs.
Mark Brown, MBA
Adrian Butler, DM
Walter Chesley, JD
Diane Dayson, PhD
Eric Jolly, PhD (Board Chair)
Christopher King, PhD (Vice Chair)
Diana Rodriguez, MBA
Nancy Santos, DNP
Richard Senese, PhD, LP
Linda Singh, PhD
Steven Snyder, PhD
Dwaun Warmack, EdD
Harry Williams, PhD
Strategic Education Inc.
Executive Management
Robert S. Silberman
Executive Chairman
Karl McDonnell
President and Chief Executive Officer
Daniel W. Jackson
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Lizette B. Herraiz, Esq.
General Counsel
Christa Hokenson
Chief Diversity Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Andrew Watt
President, U.S. Higher Education
Strategic Education Inc. Board of Directors
Charlotte F. Beason, EdD
Rita D. Brogley
John T. Casteen, III, PhD
J. Kevin Gilligan (Vice Chairman)
Robert R. Grusky
Jerry L. Johnson
Karl McDonnell
Michael A, McRobbie, PhD
Robert S. Silberman (Executive Chairman)
William Slocum
G. Thomas Waite, III