Board of Visitors & Governors

The Board of Visitors and Governors of St. John’s College is committed to advancing the college’s distinctive mission of fostering a rigorous liberal arts education through a discussion-based curriculum centered on the great works of Western civilization. The board provides strategic oversight, financial stability, and advocacy for the college, ensuring decisions align with our educational philosophy and core values. Trustees actively participate in board meetings, engage in meaningful philanthropy, and leverage their professional networks to support the college’s goals. The board prioritizes ethical behavior, transparency, and respect for diverse viewpoints, focusing on our renowned commitment to academic rigor alongside student-centeredness in all decision-making processes to enhance the overall educational experience at St. John’s.

2024–25 Members of the Board

    • Martha L. Acosta ( A92)

      Trustee & Governance Chair

    • Rodino F. Anderson (A99)

       

    • Sarah H. Davis

      Dean of the College, Santa Fe

    • Nora V. Demleitner

      President, Annapolis

    • Alicia S. Dondo (SF13)

      Audit & Compliance Vice Chair

    • Carla A. Echevarria (A96)

       

    • Ron Fielding (A70)

       

    • John L. Gray (EC12)

      Facilities Vice Chair

    • Michelle Lujan Grisham

      Governor of New Mexico

    • Joan Haratani (SF79)

       

    • Ginger Kenney (A67)

       

    • Jack L. Kinzie (SFGI16, EC23)

       

    • Joel I. Klein (Parent)

      Secretary, Polity Review Vice Chair

    • Thomas R. Krause (SFGI01, Parent)

       

    • Richard Lincer (Parent)

      Finance Chair

    • Peter Marber

       

    • Robert Mass (H20, Parent)

       

    • Wes Moore

      Governor of Maryland

    • Kelsey Murray (SFGI20)

       

    • Susan Paalman

      Dean of the College, Annapolis

    • Tia Pausic (A86)

      Facilities Chair

    • Elizabeth Powers (A89)

      Visiting Chair

    • Karen Pritzker (Parent)

      Investment Vice Chair

    • Daniel J. Raizen (SF79, Parent)

       

    • Zachary B. Rasmuson (A95)

      Finance Vice Chair

    • Andy Reeher (Parent)

      Advancement Vice Chair, Enrollment Vice Chair

    • Kenneth S. Resnick (SFGI19, EC23)

      Advancement Chair

    • Josh D. Rogers (A98)

      Investment Chair, Polity Review Chair

    • Pamela R. Saunders-Albin (H15)

      Vice Chair

    • Sarah D. Smart (A95)

      Audit & Compliance Chair, Visiting Vice Chair

    • Warren J. Spector (A81)

      Chair

    • J. Walter Sterling (A93)

      President, Santa Fe

    • Adrian Trevisan (A84)

       

    • Marc Wall (AGI17, EC21)

       

    • Johanna Wilson (A90)

      Enrollment Chair

    • David Wippman

       

    • Delores E. Wolf (H17)

      Trustee & Governance Vice Chair

    • Katarina Wong (A88)

      Alumni Association President

Emeritus Members

Sharon Bishop (A65)
Gregory D. Curtis (H02)
Stephen L. Feinberg (H96)
Stephen J. Forman (A70)
Perry A. Lerner
Harriet H. Warren (H89)
Julia M. Wilkinson (H94, AGI96)

Honorary Members

M. Brownell Anderson (H98)
Jill Cooper (H14)
Anna E. Greenberg (H96)
Allan P. Hoffman (A49)

Recent Past Members of the Board

    • Steven Bohlin (SF81, Parent)

       

    • Richard Groenendyke Jr. (SFGI08)

       

    • Austin Ligon

       

    • Mark Roosevelt

      President Emeritus

    • Sarah Shepherd (SF05)

       

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