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.
Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD
President
Interim Provost
Jennifer Straub, PhD
Assistant Provost
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Charlyn Hilliman, PhD, MPA
Chief Diversity Officer
Vice President
Lisa Kreeger, PhD, RN
Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Constance Hall, EdD, RN
Associate Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
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
Cheryl Boncuore, PhD
Interim Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Melissa McIntyre-Brandly, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Public Service and Education
Curtis Brant, PhD
Dean
Research and Scholarship
Accreditation Liaison Officer
Sara Drake, PhD
Assistant Dean, Office of Undergraduate Studies
Seth Lockner
VP, HR Consulting
Todd Sorensen, JD
General Counsel
Mike Wickard, MBA, CPA
VP, Finance
Jessica Hunter
Senior Director
Events and Community Activation
Kelly Brooks, MPA
Registrar
Nicole Franklin, PhD
Director
Center for Work-Integrated Learning and Services
Tom Sonnek, MFA
Senior Director
Academic Operations
Barbara Butts Williams, PhD
Executive Dean
Social Responsibility & Community Engagement
Dean Emerita
School of Business and Technology
Capella University Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees provides oversight and guidance regarding Capella University’s policies and programs.
Richard Senese, PhD, LP (Board Chair)
Mark Brown, MBA
Adrian Butler, DM
Walter Chesley, JD
Selina Matis, PhD
Dawn Mueller, PhD
Diana Rodriguez, MBA
Linda Singh, PhD
Dwaun Warmack, EdD
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
Robert S. Silberman (Executive Chairman)
Charlotte F. Beason, EdD
Rita D. Brogley
John T. Casteen, III, PhD
Viet Dinh
Robert R. Grusky
Jerry L. Johnson
Karl McDonnell
Michael A, McRobbie, PhD
William Slocum
Michael J. Thawley
G. Thomas Waite, III
All information in this section is effective as of date of catalog publication.