Vanderbilt University – a private research university of 6,800 undergraduates and 5,800 graduate and professional students founded in 1873 – is one of the top 20 universities in the nation and one of the top 100 in the world and is a dynamic center of research, learning and patient care. Several of Vanderbilt’s academic programs and disciplines rank in the top 10 in their field. The combination of cutting-edge research, liberal arts and a distinguished medical center creates an invigorating atmosphere where students tailor their education to meet their goals and researchers collaborate to solve complex questions affecting our health, culture and society. Internationally recognized for the superior quality of its research and education programs in selected fields of engineering, Vanderbilt School of Engineering is the third-largest academic division of the university. With 116 full-time teaching faculty and approximately $70 million annually in research funding, the School has an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. It ranks 31st in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report undergraduate ranking, and 35th overall. - I am a higher education professional and I serve as primary business advisor to the Dean, associate deans, department chairs, and other School leadership, and am a member of both the Provost’s Finance Team and the Dean’s executive leadership team. I also serve as a bridge between the school and the university’s administration and work as a partner to university leadership in initiatives focused on increasing efficiency, strengthening financial management, and aligning business processes – all in pursuit of excellence at school and university levels.

Higher Education professional that served the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences in the capacity of Executive Director, Finance. Key operating and financial role managing an annual budget of $107 million ($20 million grants and contracts). The College of Arts and Sciences is the second largest school within the University of Miami with more than 400 faculty and more than 200 staff. The College of Arts and Sciences is home to 20 Departments, one Institute and one Center. Prior to this role, I have had higher education administrative positions going back to 1999 at the University of Miami