Debra Townsley

Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D. Debra Townsley has 40 years of experience in higher education as a Professor, Department Chair, Academic Dean, and President of multiple institutions, including as an interim. She conducted successful turnarounds as President of Nichols College and William Peace University. Dr. Townsley has had considerable experience and success in leading colleges out of deep financial distress. Prior to her career in higher education she worked at IBM in marketing and at Booz, Allen ...See more

Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D. Debra Townsley has 40 years of experience in higher education as a Professor, Department Chair, Academic Dean, and President of multiple institutions, including as an interim. She conducted successful turnarounds as President of Nichols College and William Peace University. Dr. Townsley has had considerable experience and success in leading colleges out of deep financial distress. Prior to her career in higher education she worked at IBM in marketing and at Booz, Allen & Hamilton as a senior consultant and project manager. See less