Board of Trustees
Simmons Trustees are the ultimate fiduciaries of Simmons University. They oversee all of Simmons’s institutional affairs in accordance with the University's charter, bylaws, evolving statements of mission and purpose, and strategic plan.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for governance of the University and for monitoring the implementation of its policies, as distinguished from its day-to-day management or administration, which is the responsibility of the President and other administrative officers of the University.
Chair, Board of Trustees
Education
BA, Oxford College
MA, Oxford College
AB, Harvard University
JD, Georgetown University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Chairman Emeritus, Goodwin Procter LLP
Chairman & Managing Partner, Goodwin Procter LLP
Partner & Counsel, Goodwin Procter
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2028
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees
Education
B.Sc and PhD, University of Bristol
AMP Advance Management Program, Business, Harvard University
Job Title/ Current Affiliations
Director, TetraGenetics, Inc.
Director, Blumont, Inc.
Global Director, International Women's Forum
Advisory Board Member, Convergence Forum
Director/Trustee, Boston Children's Hospital
BOT Committee(s)
Finance Committee
Audit Committee
Investment Committee
BOT Term End Date
July 31, 2027
Education
BA, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Event Planner
Legal Aid Society, Board of Advisors Member
BOT Committee(s)
Advancement Committee
Facilities Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2026
Education
BS in Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MBA, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
LaSalle Hotel Properties, Non-Executive Director
Enlivant, Non-Executive Director
University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, Director
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Hotel Travel Management, Advisory Board Member
Big Sister Association of Boston, Board of Directors
BOT Committee(s)
Facilities Committee, Chair
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2025
Education
BSc in Chemistry/Pharmacology, University of Nottingham
PhD in Pharmacology, University of London
Executive Education Certificate in EE Leading Edge Program, Simmons
University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Former Principal of Deloitte US Life Sciences and R&D Practice
USTA Advisory Board
Trustee, LifeArc
BOT Committee(s)
Advancement Committee
Executive Development & Compensation Committee
Trusteeship & Governance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2025
Education
B.A., Education, Regis College
PhD, Boston University
MBA, Finance, Northeastern University
Job Title/ Current Affiliations
Director of Research and Development, The Schepens Eye Research Institute
Charles L. Schepens Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Research Associate, Children's Hospital
Board Member, Matignon High School
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee
Executive Development & Compensation Committee
Faculty Review Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2027
Education
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., University of Washington
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Founder & CEO, The Cru
Chief Leadership Officer, Levo
Delta Sigma Theta, Member
Girls Who Code, Board Member
Harlem 4 Kids, Board Member
National Board Development Committee for Girl Scouts of America, Board Member
Students First New York, Board Member
Women’s Forum New York, Member
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2027
Education
BS, Fashion institute of Technology
MSW, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Founder, Boston Post Adoption Resources
Social Worker, LICSW
Social Worker, Center for Family Connections
BOT Committee(s)
Advancement Committee
Executive Committee
Student Experience Committee
Trusteeship & Governance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2025
Education
BA, Duke University
Master’s degree, Boston University
MBA, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Partner, CFO, and CCO, Monitor Clipper Partners
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Board Member
ACLU of Massachusetts, Board Member
BOT Committee(s)
Finance Committee, Chair
Academic Excellence Committee
Audit Committee
Executive Committee
Investment Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2026
Education
BA in Management, Simmons University
BA in Accounting, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
American Institute of CPAs, Member
CSCPA, Member
Charlotte Country Day School, Volunteer
Druid HIll Academy, Volunteer
Second Harvest Food Bank, Volunteer
BOT Committee(s)
Audit Committee, Chair
Executive Committee
Executive Development and Compensation Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2024
Education
BA in Management and Communications, Simmons University
MBA, Howard University
HD, SImmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Executive Director, National Black Nurses Association
Nursing.com, Board Member
United Medical Center Washington DC, Board Member
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Advisory Council Member
BOT Committee(s)
Executive Development & Compensation Committee, Chair
Advancement Committee
Executive Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT End Date
6/30/2024
Education
AB in Economics, Dartmouth College
M.A., M.Ph. and PhD, Economics, Yale University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Retired after 30+ years in high serving in various roles for institutions including Yale University, Williams College, Connecticut College, Macalester College
The Theatre Lab for the Dramatic Arts, Board Chair
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2025
Education
B.A., Smith College
AAS in Interior Design, NY School of Interior Design
Job Title/Current Affiliations
American Society of Interior Designers, Associate Member
Junior League of Westchester on the Sound, Board Member
Elisa Monte Dance, Founding Board Member, Secretary
Westchester Children's Museum, President, Chair of Campaign
BOT Committee(s)
Advancement Committee, Chair
Executive Committee
Student Experience Committee
Trusteeship & Governance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2027
Education
B.A. in Political Science, SUNY, University of Buffalo
MBA in Finance, CUNY, Baruch College
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Independent Board Trustee, PIMCO Mutual Funds
Strategic Advisory Council, International Foundation for Ethics & Audit
Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, State Street Global Advisors
Board Director, Dimock Centre
Board Director, RIZE Massachusetts
Board of Trustees, CUNY, Baruch College Fund
Adjunct Professor of Corporate Finance, Boston University
BOT Committee(s)
Audit Committee
Finance Committee
Investment Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2029
Education
BA Economics & International Relations, Simmons University
MA Economics, University of Sussex (England)
JD Stanford University School of Law
Job Title/Current Affiliations
President and CEO, Goldman Sachs Trust Company
Fiduciary Counsel Fellow, American College of Trust & Estate Counsel
Boston Club, Member
Boston Estate Planning Council, Member
BOT Committee(s)
Finance Committee
Investment Committee
Academic Excellence Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2026
Education
BS in Nursing, Simmons University
MSN in Nursing, Simmons University
CAGS in Nursing, Simmons University
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Institute of Health Professions
Job Title/Current Affiliations
VP, Chief Nurse Practitioner Officer, CVS Health
Advisory Council Member, Springer Publishing
Board Chair, NursesMC
Board Member, Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee
Advancement Committee
Trusteeship & Governance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2029
Education
BA in Economics, Huron University
MBA, Harvard University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
VP and Chief Investment Officer (Retired) Investors Group (Canada)
Olive Resource Capital, Board Member
MIT Venture Mentoring Service (VMS), Mentor
BOT Committee(s)
Investment Committee, Chair
Academic Excellence Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2028
Education
BA in Management, Simmons University
BA in Finance, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Managing Director, BNY Mellon
Treasurer and Executive Committee Member, NICSA
Director Emeritus, Expect Miracles Foundation
BOT Committee(s)
Finance Committee
Investment Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2029
Education
BA in Economics, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MBA, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
SVP & Manager of DEI Coaching & Consulting, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Board Member, ACLU/MA
Board Member, WGBH
BOT Committee(s)
Advancement Committee
Executive Development and Compensation Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2029
Education
B.A. in Government, Simmons University
J.D. in Law, University of Chicago
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Former Executive Director, DC Bar Pro Bono Center
Former Executive Director, Physicians for Social Responsibility
Former Executive Director, League of Women Voters Ed.Fund
Former Litigation Department Director, LWVEF
Former Staff Attorney, Legal Assistance Foundation of Chicago
Founding Donor, Mark Herzog Public Interest Scholarship
DC Leaders for Rule of Law
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee
Advancement Committee
Audit Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2028
Education
BA, Oklahoma Baptist University
MA, Harvard University
MLS, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Sheridan Dean of University Libraries and Museums at John Hopkins University
Academic Preservation Trust, Board Member
Council on Library & Info Resources, Board Member
Digital Preservation Network, Board Member
Electronic Info for Libraries, Board Member
Hathi Trust, Board Member
Ivy & Library Directors, Board Member
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee, Chair
Faculty Review Committee, Chair
Executive Committee
Trusteeship & Governance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2025
Education
BA Education, Simmons University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
Co-Owner, JVT Realty, Arlington
Corporator, Cambridge Financial Group
Arlington Chamber of Commerce, Member
Harvard Business Association, Member
Hellenic Women's Benevolent Association, Member
Simmons University Alumnae Executive Board, Member
BOT Committee(s)
Trusteeship & Governance Committee, Chair
Executive Committee
Facilities Committee
Student Experience Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2027
Education
BA in History, Simmons University
BA in Communications, Simmons University
MA in History, University of Wisconsin - Madison
PhD in History, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Job Title/Current Affiliations
President, Thiel College
Board Member, Penn-Northwest Economic Development Corp.
Board Member, The Dietrich Foundation
Board Member, Chautauqua Women's Club
BOT Committee(s)
Advancement Committee
Facilities Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2029
Education
BS in Nursing, West Virginia University
MS in Material Science Nursing, University of Maryland, Baltimore
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Johns Hopkins University
Job Title/Current Affiliations
EVP Patient Care Operations & System Chief Nurse Executive, Boston Children's Hospital
President, American Nurses Credentialing Center
Board of Directors, CRICO
Board Member, Children's Hospital Coalition
Board of Trustees, Pediatric Physicians of Children's
Board Member, Boston Children's Hospital
BOT Committee(s)
Academic Excellence Committee
Executive Development & Compensation Committee
Facilities Committee
Finance Committee
BOT Term End Date
6/30/2029
Education
Certificate in Advanced Educational Leadership, Harvard University
PhD, University of Michigan
MBA, Duke University
BS, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Current Position
President, Simmons University