Administration
Thomas L. Monahan III
President & Chief Executive Officer, DeVry University
Thomas L. Monahan III is president and chief executive officer of DeVry University. He is responsible for articulating the University's vision, mission and values with internal and external stakeholders, as well as supporting and enhancing the institution's academic mission and overall operations. Read more
Elise Awwad
Chief Operating Officer, DeVry University
Elise Awwad is the Chief Operating Officer of DeVry University. She leads DeVryWORKS, admissions, student central, student care training, career services and strategic enrollment operations. Read more
David Barnett
Chief Human Resources and University Relations Officer, DeVry University
David Barnett is the Chief Human Resources and University Relations Officer for DeVry University, responsible for identifying, attracting and engaging key talent with a focus on driving exceptional student outcomes. He also oversees the communications architecture designed to inform and build a culture of care with colleagues, students and alumni, and foster goodwill with the community and other stakeholders. Read more
Shantanu Bose, Ph.D.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer, DeVry University
Shantanu Bose, Ph.D., is the provost and chief academic officer for DeVry University. He is responsible for driving the academic vision and providing leadership for achieving the highest academic quality. He oversees all academic affairs including the areas of curriculum and instruction, faculty and academic operations, accreditation and academic policies, academic programs, course and instructional design, the Registrar, and other educational processes. Read more
Veronica Calderon
Chief Inclusion, Belonging and Equity Officer
Veronica Calderon is the chief inclusion, belonging and diversity officer at DeVry University. Among her responsibilities, Calderon will lead the implementation of the long-term vision and goals of diversity, equity and inclusion the university, including building new diversity, equity and inclusion programs and training for students, faculty and colleagues and oversee its employee resource groups (ERGs). Read more
Chris Campbell
Chief Information Officer, DeVry University
Chris Campbell is the chief information officer for DeVry University, responsible for the continued development of an innovative and secure IT environment across the university. Read more
F. Willis (Bill) Caruso, Jr.
Chief Legal Officer, DeVry University
Bill Caruso is chief legal officer and secretary for DeVry University, with oversight of DeVry’s legal, public policy and government relations, internal audit, student financial services and regulatory affairs teams. With more than 30 years of experience practicing law, he has extensive expertise in supporting the legal needs of organizations in highly regulated industries. Read more
Remberto Del Real
Chief Marketing Officer, DeVry University
Remberto Del Real is the chief marketing officer for DeVry University, responsible for branding, paid media, social media, and strategic planning. He leads the development of all creative work that supports advertising and marketing programs, with oversight on direct marketing initiatives, print and collateral materials, special events and online activities. Read more
Scarlett Howery
Vice President of Campus and University Partnerships, DeVry University
Scarlett Howery is the vice president of campus and university partnerships, providing strategic leadership for DeVry University’s 45+ campus operations. In this role, Howery drives community engagement and onsite student enrollment in each market, as well as forms local strategic partnerships to foster student learning and offer workforce solutions. Read more
John Lorenz
Chief Financial Officer, DeVry University
John Lorenz is the chief financial officer for DeVry University, responsible for the overall finance function, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, payroll, and other fiscal activities. Read more
Robert Wrubel
Chief Innovation and Partnerships Officer, DeVry University
Robert Wrubel is the chief innovation and partnerships officer at DeVry University. He is responsible for driving innovation strategies and processes, specifically with differentiated programs and services that connect workforce needs and employer requirements for a marketplace that is continuously shaped by rapid technological change. Wrubel also supports the University with the development and implementation of strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation and product development, as well integrate new capabilities and competencies. Read more
Board of Trustees
The DeVry University Board of Trustees is an independent board comprised of the following members. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving the University’s mission, policies, strategic plan, annual operating plan, award of degrees, and matters related to governance of the University.
To learn more about the members of the DeVry University Board of Trustees, please click on a biography listed below.
Thomas L. Monahan III
President & Chief Executive Officer, DeVry University
Thomas L. Monahan III is president and chief executive officer of DeVry University. He is responsible for articulating the University's vision, mission and values with internal and external stakeholders, as well as supporting and enhancing the institution's academic mission and overall operations. Read more
Dana H. Born, Ph.D.
Faculty chair, Senior Executive Fellows Program; faculty advisor, Black Family Graduate Fellowship; and lecturer in public policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Dana H. Born, Ph.D. is the faculty chair, Senior Executive Fellows (SEF) Program, faculty advisor for the Black Family Graduate Fellowship, and lecturer in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) of Government. She previously served as the co-director for the HKS’s Center for Public Leadership and faculty advisor for the National Security Fellows. Read more
Krisztina 'Z' Holly
Venture Partner at Good Growth Capital and former Vice Provost for Innovation at the University of Southern California
Krisztina “Z” Holly has three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategy, higher education, and technological change. She scouts and invests in early-stage complex science and technology startups as a venture partner at Good Growth Capital. Also, through her firm At Large and Dangerous, she is a sought-after speaker, trusted advisor, and board member for companies and organizations around the world. Read more
Robert Klapper
CEO, Empowered Education
Robert Klapper is Empowered Education’s (EE) chief executive officer, dedicated to working with the EE team to improve lives by changing the approach to healthcare through a focus on wellness and sustainable habit change. Read more
Michael A. Peel
Managing Partner, Peel Global Advisory, LLC
Michael A. Peel is the managing partner of Peel Global Advisory, LLC, a consulting firm that provides human capital and board consulting to corporations and private equity firms. Read more
Richard L. Rodriguez
President and CEO, Acero Schools
Richard L. Rodriguez is the president and CEO of Acero Schools, one of the largest and highest performing public charter school networks in Chicago. With 15 schools serving nearly 7,800 K-12 students across the city, Acero partners with students, families and colleagues to cultivate achievement, community, excellence, resilience, and optimism at all network schools. Read more
James B. Rosseau, Sr.
Chief Executive Officer, The Corelink Solution
James Rosseau is the CEO and founder of The Corelink Solution, an organization focused on personal and leadership development. Read more
Mark K. Shriver
President of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School & Corporate Work Study Program and Senior Advisor at Save the Children
Mark K. Shriver is the senior vice president of U.S. Programs & Advocacy at Save the Children and CEO of Save the Children Action Network. Read more
Raquel Tamez
Chief Inclusion and Engagement Officer (CIEO) at Charles River Associates
Raquel Tamez is the chief inclusion and engagement officer (CIEO) at Charles River Associates (CRA), a global consulting firm and leader in providing economic, financial, and strategic expertise to major law and accounting firms, corporations and governments entities. Read more
Newton Walpert
Former Senior Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Sales, HP Inc.
Newt Walpert is the former senior vice president and general manager of U.S. Sales for HP Inc. In this role, he was responsible for the go-to market strategy, sales and support resources and the financial performance of the $7 billion personal systems, print and services business. Read more
Betsy Ziegler
CEO, 1871
Betsy Ziegler is the CEO of 1871, the flagship project of the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and home to more than 1,000 inventors, designers, creators and entrepreneurs. Read more
