Institutional Leadership & Planning
Johnson & Wales University is guided by leaders dedicated to advancing the university’s mission, strengthening its future and supporting student success. Learn more about the individuals and governing bodies that provide strategic direction, institutional oversight and operational leadership across the university.
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The campus leadership teams provide strategic direction for Johnson & Wales University’s flagship campuses. Together, these senior leaders advance the university’s mission, guide institutional priorities and champion initiatives that strengthen the student experience, academic excellence and community impact.
The campus leadership teams provide strategic direction for Johnson & Wales University’s flagship campuses. Together, these senior leaders advance the university’s mission, guide institutional priorities and champion initiatives that strengthen the student experience, academic excellence and community impact.
University Cabinet
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Board of Trustees
As of JULY 2026
John E. Taylor Jr.
chair of the board, Johnson & Wales University, and managing director, Faulkner & Howe LLC; Vero Beach, Florida
Mim L. Runey, LP.D.
chancellor, Johnson & Wales University
Maribeth N. Bisienere
retired senior vice president, operations, Walt Disney World® Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Joye D. Blount
president, Knight Angels Consulting LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina
Marquis Cooper ’14
manager, global internal audit, Boston Scientific, Marlborough, Massachusetts
Adi Dhandhania ’10
senior managing director, TPG Strategic Ventures, and chief executive officer, Neon Marketplace; Cranston, Rhode Island
Lorena M. Garcia ’00
president and chief executive officer, Lorena Garcia Group, Miami, Florida
Lionel E. LaRochelle II
principal, Spring Valley Hospitality Advisors LLC, Hobe Sound, Florida
Robert J. Palleschi ’86
chief executive officer, American Campus Communities, Austin, Texas
Clay A. Snyder ’93
vice chair of the board, Johnson & Wales University, and senior director, customer engagement; Hilton Supply Management, McLean, Virginia
Shivan S. Subramaniam
retired chairman and chief executive officer, FM Global, Providence, Rhode Island
Tiffany R. Sy ’01
Vice president, The RMR Group, and chief financial officer & treasurer, Industrial Logistics Properties Trust; Newton, Massachusetts
Officers of the Corporation
As of JULY 2026
Mim L Runey, LP.D.
chancellor
Joseph J. Greene Jr. ’89, ’98 M.S.
CPA, vice chancellor and president, Providence Campus
Danielle Santamaria ’13 MBA, CPA
chief financial officer
Emily A. Gilcreast ’19 MBA
university secretary
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