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
Dr. Charles Sorenson, Chairman
President and CEO Emeritus
Intermountain Healthcare
John W. Bluford III
President & Founder
Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute
April Chou
Chief Strategic Growth Officer
OneTen
Cole Clark
Managing Director, Higher Education
Deloitte
The Honorable Jim Geringer
Director of Policy
ESRI
Former Governor
State of Wyoming (1995-2003)
Joseph B. Fuller
Professor of Management Practice & Co-Director of the Managing the Future of Work Project
Harvard Business School
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
The Starfish Institute
The Honorable Jared Polis
Governor
State of Colorado
Scott D. Pulsipher
President
Western Governors University
David Simmons
Chairman & CEO
Simmons Media Group
Dr. Samuel H. Smith
President Emeritus
Washington State University
Jessie Woolley-Wilson
CEO and President
DreamBox Learning
University Leadership Council
Scott D. Pulsipher
President and Chief Executive Officer
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, College of IT
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
Interim Provost
Debbie Fowler
Senior Vice President, Student Success
Keith Smith
Senior Vice President, Leavitt School of Health
Mitsu Frazier
Senior Vice President, College of Business
Annalisa Holcombe
Senior Vice President, Advancement
Jason Levin
Executive Director, WGU LABS
Chris Lee
President, WGU Academy
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.
