MBA, Strategic Management (2013)
Villanova University (PA)
As vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer, I oversee finances, financial planning, budgeting, contracts, human resources and facilities for the university and its seven colleges and schools across our three campuses. Working directly with President Stacey Robertson, I focus on ensuring financial sustainability, optimizing resources and their allocation, and driving strategic financial initiatives that support Widener's mission and long-term goals.
I am a Philadelphia-area financial professional and licensed certified public accountant with more than 15 years of experience in higher education. Before joining Widener, I served in a similar financial leadership role at Gwynedd Mercy University since 2022. Prior to that, I was controller and acting vice president for finance at Montgomery County Community College for over six years. My career in higher education also includes finance leadership positions at La Salle, Jefferson, and Villanova universities. I began my career in public accounting, focusing on auditing for nonprofits and social service organizations.
I am honored to be part of the Widener community and contribute to its distinguished legacy in the Philadelphia region. I am deeply committed to the university's mission of providing exceptional education that prepares students for successful lives and careers, and I look forward to helping shape Widener's next chapter through collaborative partnerships across the university.
Read how Heather Meier, the newest member of the President’s Leadership Team, is focused on providing an outstanding education and overall experience to Widener students.