Governance
Capella University
University Leadership and 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
Iris Lafferty, EdD
Provost
Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs
Jennifer Straub, PhD
Assistant Provost
Vice President, Academic Affairs
Lisa Kreeger, PhD, RN
Executive Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Public Service
Constance Hall, EdD, RN
Associate Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Irene Nicolet, PhD, NCSP, LSSP
Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Jody Neuman-Aamlie, PhD, LP
Associate Dean
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Maja Zelihic, PhD
Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Cheryl Boncuore, PhD
Associate Dean
School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration
Brian Christenson, PhD
Assistant Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Buddy Wiltcher, EdD, MSN, APRN
Assistant Dean
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Sara Drake, PhD
Assistant Dean, Office of Undergraduate Studies
Anthony Martin
Senior Vice President, Enrollment, Financial Aid, and Advising
Abigail Kerl, MPP
Vice President, Marketing
Dave Koerpel, MBA
Vice President, Portfolio Strategy and Revenue Operations
Seth Lockner
Vice President, Human Resources Consulting
Todd Sorensen, JD
Associate General Counsel
Josh Stanley, EdD, NCC, ACS
Vice President
Institutional Effectiveness
Mike Wickard, MBA, CPA
Vice President, Finance
Amy Dorn-Fernandez
Chief of Staff, Office of the President
Charlyn Hilliman, PhD
Chief Diversity Officer
Jessica Hunter
Senior Director
Alumni, Career, and Events Services
Kelly Brooks, MPA
Registrar
Nicole Franklin, PhD
Director
Center for Site-Based Learning and Services
Tom Sonnek, MFA
Senior Director
Continuous Quality Improvement
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
Selina Matis, PhD
Dawn Mueller, PhD
Diana Rodriguez, MBA
Constance St. Germain, EdD, JD, President
Richard Senese, PhD, LP, Chair
Brian Shankey, MM
Linda Singh, PhD
Todd Sorensen, JD, Secretary
Dwaun Warmack, EdD
Mike Wickard, MBA, Treasurer
Strategic Education Inc.
Executive Management
Robert S. Silberman
Chairman
Karl McDonnell
President
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel W. Jackson
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
Lizette B. Herraiz, Esq.
General Counsel
Christa Hokenson
Senior Vice President
Chief Diversity Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
Strategic Education Inc. Board of Directors
Robert S. Silberman (Chairman)
Charlotte F. Beason, EdD
Rita D. Brogley
John T. Casteen, III
Viet Dinh, JD
Robert R. Grusky
Jerry L. Johnson
Karl McDonnell, PhD
Michael A. McRobbie, PhD
Benjamin Sasse
William Slocum
Michael J. Thawley
G. Thomas Waite, III
All information in this section is effective as of date of catalog publication.