Kimberly Pearce

Kimberly Pearce is an experienced academic leader currently serving as Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Northwestern Health Sciences University since October 2019. Pearce also runs KD Pearce Consulting, LLC, providing consulting services on accreditation and innovation in higher education. Previous roles include Associate Vice President at Capella University, focusing on academic quality, effectiveness, and leading competency-based education initiatives. Pearce has extensive experience in accreditation and institutional research, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making to enhance academic quality. Education includes a PhD in Education from Capella University and advanced studies in Leisure Studies from the University of Minnesota.