Faculty

Our faculty is composed of highly successful higher education leaders who are committed to cultivating a well-prepared and diverse pipeline of future presidents. See our 2023 Symposia Guest Presenters.

Nancy Zimpher, Ph.D., Institute Director

Chancellor Emerita

State University of New York (SUNY)

Rod McDavis, Ph.D.

Managing Principal

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Jason E. Lane, Ph.D., Institute Director

Dean of the College of Education, Health and Society

Miami University

Henry Stoever

President and CEO

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges

Melinda Leonardo, Ph.D.

Executive Search Consultant

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Melissa Trotta, Ed.D.

Associate Managing Principal

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Aristide J. Collins, Jr.

Vice President, Chief of Staff to the President, and Secretary of the University

The George Washington University

James T. Harris, III

President; Professor of Education

University of San Diego

Cristin Toutsi Grigos

Vice President for Content & Program Strategy

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)

Thomas Gibson, Ph.D.

Chancellor

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point