APUS Executive Leadership

Mr. Nuno Fernandes

President

APUS President Nuno Fernandes is a visionary leader who has been successful in making online higher education more affordable and accessible, while delivering top-quality education and favorable student outcomes. As the fifth President of APUS, he is focused on a global digital journey that integrates personalized, collaborative, technology-driven learning experiences to prepare students for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.

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Office of the President

Ms. Lindsey Larson

Vice President, Chief of Staff

Mr. Frank Tutalo

Associate Vice President, Public Relations

Ms. Mauricia Blackwell

Vice President, Human Resources

Dr. Jennifer Stephens Helm

Vice President, Accreditation


Finance Leadership

Mr. Richard W. Sunderland, Jr.

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Maria Guerrero

Vice President, Finance

Mr. Keith Wellings

Vice President, Financial Aid & Compliance


American Public University

Mr. Benjamin Castro

General Manager-Consultant, APU & Global Expansion

Mr. Jose Molleja

Vice President, APU Brand Expansion & Student Success

American Military University

Mr. Dan Roby

Vice President, AMU Brand Expansion & Business Development

Ms. Tonda Navarrete

Vice President, AMU Business Development & Brand Management


Academic Leadership

Dr. Michelle Newman

Vice Provost, Academic Operations

Dr. Mitchell Colver

Associate Provost, Engagement & Retention

Dr. Steve Ernst

Associate Provost, Quality & Innovation

Dr. Jeremi Bauer

Dean, Dr. Wallace E. Boston School of Business

Dr. Brian Freeland

Dean, School of Health Sciences and Interim Dean, School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math

Dr. Anthony Garibay

Dean, School of Arts, Humanities & Education

Dr. Juliette Rouge

Dean, Security & Global Studies

Dr. Lori A. Woeste

Dean, Research & Academic Excellence


Operations Leadership

Ms. Erika Orris

Senior Vice President, Operations

Mr. Gregory Hill

Vice President, Admissions

Ms. Carolyn Todaro

Vice President, Academic Advising

Mr. Travis Durepo

Vice President, Student Support & Enrollment Operations

Ms. Caroline Simpson

Assistant Provost, Student & Alumni Affairs

Ms. Jill Beck

Associate Vice President, Financial Aid Advising