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Walden University Leadership        

Upholding our university mission and our dedication to supporting adult learners.

University Leadership

 
Michael Betz

Michael Betz, President

In his role as president, Betz is responsible for the strategy and operations of Walden with a mandate to further enhance Walden’s position as a leading innovator in distance learning while maintaining its commitment to expanding access to high quality, flexible degree programs that enable student success and advance professional ambitions.

Sue Subocz

Dr. Sue Subocz, 

Associate President and Provost

Dr. Sue Subocz has more than 20 years of experience in higher education, and she has served in several leadership roles with Walden since 2014. She is an outstanding leader who consistently demonstrates her passion for Walden, commitment to the success of our students, and dedication to advancements in curricular innovations that improve learning experiences for diverse adult student populations.

College Leadership

The teams in our colleges deliver programs at the leading edge of their disciplines.

Division of Healthy Communities and Organizations
Kelley Costner, EdD
Vice Provost

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences
Sara Makris, PhD
Dean

College of Management and Human Potential
Karlyn Barilovits, PhD
Dean

College of Psychology and Community Services
Shana Garrett, PhD
Dean

College of Health Science and Public Policy
Jorg Westermann, PhD, MA, Dipl Oec. Univ.
Dean

School of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies
Sara Makris, PhD
Dean

Division of Healthcare Access and Quality
Nina Nabors, PhD
Vice Provost

College of Allied Health
Alina Perez, PhD
Dean

College of Nursing
Tracy Slemp, DNP, FNP
Dean

College of Social and Behavioral Health
Lisa Moon, PhD
Dean

Social Determinants of Health and Health Care Advancement
Andrea Lindell, RN, PhD
Vice Provost

Academic Affairs & Administration
Devon Edmund
Vice Provost

Institutional Effectiveness, Engagement & Academic Performance
Savitri Dixon-Saxon, PhD, LCMHC
Vice Provost

School of Lifelong Learning
Kristi Trapp, PhD
Dean

Center and Office Leadership

Our centers and offices are deeply committed to providing innovative, student-centered services to support your success.

Office of Academic Affairs
Juli Konopa, PhD
Director, Academic Operations

Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services
Patrick Kahoe
Dean, Academic Success

Office of Accreditation
Brenda Kruse
Director, Accreditation

Office of Civic Engagement and Leadership
Rochelle Gilbert, EdD
Associate Vice Provost

Office of Degree Acceleration
Dana Ague, EdD
Manager, Academic Support

Office Inclusive Teaching & Learning
Nina McCune, EdD
Associate Dean

Office of Program Assessment and Evaluation
Jacqueline Olson, EdD
Director, Academic Success

Office of Research and Doctoral Services
Laura Lynn, PhD
Dean, Student Success

Office of Student Affairs
Gina Dyson, JD
Dean

Office of Student Experiential Learning Services
Mary Raeker-Rebek, PhD
Director, Academic Success

Office of Teaching and Learning Excellence
Lana Rocca
Director, Academic Success

Registrar’s Office
Justin Zickar, EdD
Walden University Registrar

Board of Directors

The vision and leadership of our Board of Directors makes Walden a thriving and distinctive learning community.

Toni L. Freeman
Board Chair
President, Toni Freeman & Associates
Civic Volunteer

Dr. Debra A. Albert
Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services
Chief Nursing Officer, NYU Langone Health

Dr. William G. Durden
President, International University Alliance
President Emeritus of Dickinson College
Courtesy Professor (Research), School of Education,
Johns Hopkins University

Dr. Charles O. Heller
President, Annapolis Capital Group

Dr. Sean Joe
Benjamin E. Youngdahl Professor of Social Development 
Race and Opportunity Lab 
Washington University in St. Louis

 

John E. Kobara
Chair, MLK Community Health Foundation

Dr. Anita McDonald
Chancellor Emerita, Penn State DuBois

Dr. Estanislado Y. Paz
Founding President, Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS)

Dr. Myriam E. Seay
Chief, Information Technology
Headquarters Air Force Continuity of Operations Directorate, Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force

Dr. Barbara Solomon, Board Member Emerita
Professor and Vice Provost Emerita, 
University of Southern California

Lisa W. Wardell
Executive Chairman
Adtalem Global Education