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Nichol L. Luoma, a distinguished leader with over two decades of global business operations experience, has been appointed Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer at Washington University in St. Louis. Luoma leads core administrative divisions, including human resources and institutional equity, procurement, supplier diversity, environmental health and safety, and information technology. Additionally, […]

Karen is the executive projects coordinator in the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer at WashU. In her role, she skillfully manages administrative and executive support functions, ensuring that operations run seamlessly and efficiently. Karen brings extensive experience in managing high-level projects and providing comprehensive administrative support. She excels […]

James Dwyer, vice chancellor for University Business Services at Washington University in St. Louis, is responsible for the strategic direction and operational oversight of WashU’s auxiliary enterprises and service centers. The portfolio’s scope covers much of the behind-the-scenes work of running a university, such as dining, parking and transportation, mail services, the bookstore, procurement and […]

Apryle M. Gladney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, interim vice chancellor and chief human resources officer (CHRO), has held multiple HR-related titles throughout her employment at WashU. As the CHRO, Gladney manages the university’s HR team, which include recruitment, benefits, compensation, HR operations, Workday/HRIS, reporting, compliance, engagement, communications and professional development and leadership excellence. In her previous leadership roles at […]