Heather L. Meier, CPA, MBA
- VP, Administration and Finance/ Chief Financial Officer
Education
MBA, Strategic Management (2013)
Villanova University (PA)
About Me
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.
News
Noteworthy
Vice President Heather Meier Honored as Tru Champion
Vice President of Administration and Finance Heather Meier, who serves as the university’s chief financial officer, was recently named this year’s Tru Champion during the annual meeting of the National Association of College and University Business Officers in Washington, D.C.
The honor was given by Tru Consulting, a higher education advisory and solution implementation firm. It recognizes finance leaders driving innovation, sustainability and measurable impact across their institutions.Meier joined the Widener administration in January. She oversees finances, financial planning, budgeting, contracts, human resources and facilities for the university and its seven colleges and schools.
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