Chris Lee

President, WGU Academy at Western Governors University

Chris Lee currently serves as the President of WGU Academy at Western Governors University since August 2021, and has been a Board Member at American Research Bureau since April 2018. Previously, Chris held the position of Chief Growth Officer at BrainStorm Inc., directing various aspects including client success and business development until August 2021. Other notable roles include Senior Advisor at Cicero Group, President of Deseret Digital Media, and Publisher of Deseret News, where significant revenue growth and profitability were achieved. Chris has actively participated on boards such as the American Press Institute, Local Media Association, and Chatbooks, contributing to strategic initiatives and industry innovations. Chris holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Italian from Brigham Young University.

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Western Governors University

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Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 121,000 students nationwide and has more than 195,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 23 years, the university has become a leading influence in changing the lives of individuals and families, and preparing the workforce needed in today’s rapidly evolving economy. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times.