Faculty

Our faculty is composed of top higher education leaders who are committed to cultivating a well-prepared and diverse pipeline of future presidents. See our 2025-2026 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

AGB Institute for Leadership & Governance

Melinda Leonardo, Ph.D.

Executive Search Consultant

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Melissa Trotta, Ed.D.

Associate Managing Principal

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Elizabeth Chilton, Ph.D.

President

University of New Hampshire

Aristide J. Collins, Jr., Ed.D.

Senior Vice President and Secretary, Board of Trustees

Howard University

James T. Harris, III, D.Ed.

President; Professor of Education

University of San Diego

Cristin Toutsi Grigos

Senior Vice President & Chief Content and Programs Officer

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB)

Thomas Gibson, Ph.D.

Chancellor

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee