Golden Gate University Launches School of Psychology
Under the leadership of founding Dean Tom Wooldridge, GGU’s new School of Psychology will prepare students to become mental health professionals and navigate human systems in the age of AI.
Nine Accomplished Leaders Join GGU’s Board
Golden Gate University announced today the election of nine new members to its Board of Trustees.
Melinda Dunn, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile
A GGU MBA alumna and Chair of the GGU Board of Trustees, Melinda Dunn spent more than two decades as Global CFO and Chief Compliance Officer at Sequoia Capital, overseeing financial and regulatory operations across one of the world's most influential venture capital firms.
Lauren Speeth, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile
Dr. Lauren Speeth — author, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Elfenworks Foundation — has built a career at the intersection of education, philanthropy, and social justice, including a $500,000 grant that established GGU's Elfenworks Center for Employment Justice.
Karen Hawkins, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile
A GGU-trained attorney and former Director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility, Karen Lee Hawkins devoted her career to ethics in tax administration, championing pro bono representation for vulnerable taxpayers and earning the ABA Section of Taxation's highest honor.
Elisha Finney, 2026 Women’s History Month Profile
As EVP and CFO of Varian Medical Systems, Elisha Finney helped guide financial strategy behind technologies used in cancer treatment worldwide — then carried that expertise forward as a board director for more than a dozen public companies across healthcare and technology.
Golden Gate University Names Edward Roekaert Executive Vice President and Incoming Provost
Golden Gate University announced today that Edward Roekaert Embrechts has been appointed Executive Vice President and Incoming Provost, effective March 1, 2026. Dr. Roekaert will formally assume the role of Provost on July 1, 2026, following a transition period in close collaboration with current Provost Bruce Magid.
Info Session – MS in Human Resource Management
In this 30-minute virtual info session, we explored Golden Gate University’s MS in Human Resource Management program—designed to equip professionals with the leadership, strategic, and technical skills needed to succeed in today’s evolving workforce.
Info Session – MS in Business Analytics
In this 30-minute virtual info session, we explored Golden Gate University’s MS in Business Analytics program—designed for professionals eager to turn data into strategic decisions.
