Western Governors University
Nancey Lawes is the Vice President of Finance at Western Governors University since October 2018, responsible for directing financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting across the WGU system. Nancey leads decision support for business units, develops actionable metrics, and collaborates closely with the President and CFO on long-term financial projections and strategic planning. Previous roles at WGU include Senior Director of Finance and Director of Finance, where management of finance teams and support of the Academic Executive Team were key responsibilities. Prior to WGU, Nancey spent over 13 years at Rio Tinto in various finance roles, including Senior Advisor in Planning & Budget Control. Nancey holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and a B.A.Sc. in Finance, along with an A.A. in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.
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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.