JWU

University Leadership

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.

About Johnson & Wales
2027 strategic plan
Chancellor Mim L. Runey

Meet Mim L. Runey, LP.D., Chancellor 

Mim Runey, LP.D., began her role as Johnson & Wales University’s 3rd university chancellor in 2018.

Learn more about chancellor runey

Campus Presidents

Joseph J. Greene Jr., Vice Chancellor and President, Providence Campus 

Joseph Greene ’89, ’98 M.S.

Providence Campus President
Joseph Greene has spent his career in senior leadership at JWU, most recently as vice chancellor of finance & administration, where he oversaw finance, enrollment, technology and campus operations. He is a CPA and serves as a commissioner for the New England Commission of Higher Education, the body that accredits JWU.

Charlotte President Mathieu standing on campus with JWU banners in background

Richard G. Mathieu, Ph.D.

Charlotte Campus President
Richard Mathieu leads JWU Charlotte with a focus on where food, hospitality and health & wellness meet. He came to JWU from Queens University of Charlotte, where he was dean of the McColl School of Business, and he has published more than 40 research papers.

University Cabinet

  • Mim L. Runey, LP.D., chancellor 
  • Joseph J. Greene Jr. ’89, ’98 M.S., CPA, vice chancellor and president, Providence Campus 
  • Diane D’Ambra, M.S., SPHR, SHRM-SCP, vice president of human resources 
  • Michael Fein, Ph.D., dean of the John Hazen White College of Arts & Sciences 
  • Jason R. Evans, Ph.D., dean of the College of Food Innovation & Technology 
  • Jennifer Adams Galipeau, Ed.D., ’87, ’92 M.S., dean of the College of Hospitality & Business and associate provost for academic affairs 
  • Maura Daly Iversen, PT, DPT, SD, MPH, FAPTA, FNAP, dean of the College of Health & Wellness 
  • Richard G. Mathieu, Ph.D., president, Charlotte Campus 
  • Matthew Montgomery, M.A., vice president of marketing & communications 
  • Cynthia L. Parker, Ed.D., ’09 MBA, vice president of JWU Online 
  • Emily J. Quinn, vice president of advancement & alumni relations 
  • Danielle Santamaria ’13 MBA, CPA, chief financial officer 
  • Luba Shur, J.D., vice president and general counsel 
  • Meredith Twombly, M.S., vice president of enrollment management 
  • Richard Wiscott, Ph.D., provost 
  • Jason W. Witham, M.A., vice president of infrastructure & campus service

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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