Utah Valley University names first female president

UVU president, Astrid Tuminez, during an open meeting on Thurs, April 19, 2018. (Kim Raff for UVU Marketing)

OREM, Utah, April 20, 2018 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah State Board of Regents has selected Astrid S. Tuminez as the seventh president — and first female president — of Utah Valley University.

Tuminez, who currently serves as Regional Director for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs in Southeast Asia for Microsoft, will assume the position this fall.

She succeeds Matthew S. Holland, who has served as president since 2009. Holland announced last November that he was called as an LDS mission president, and is set to leave UVU in June.

“Dr. Tuminez has proven to be a dynamic leader across academic, nonprofit, public policy, and corporate sectors. Throughout her storied career, she has focused on bridging gaps in education and opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, which seamlessly aligns with UVU’s institutional mission and core themes,” said Daniel W. Campbell, chair of the Board of Regents.

“Dr. Tuminez’s experience, vision, and dedication to student success will ensure that UVU continues to thrive in the years ahead.”

A 24-member Presidential Search Committee, co-chaired by Regent Steven Lund and UVU Trustee Chair Elaine Dalton, selected Tuminez from a pool of 41 national and international applicants for the position. She was one of four finalists announced April 12.

“Out of an impressive field of candidates, Dr. Tuminez rose to the top in the search for the next president to lead UVU,” David L. Buhler, Utah Commissioner of Higher Education. “She articulated a clear and compelling vision for UVU, and she understands the value of collaboration within Utah’s system of public colleges and universities.”

Prior to her current role, Tuminez was the Vice Dean of Research and Assistant Dean of Executive Education at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, where she trained over 2,000 government officials and private-sector professionals in leadership and organizational change.

Astrid Tuminez the new President of Utah Valley University poses for portraits and speaks to students and others on the campus of Utah Valley University Thursday April 19 2018 August Miller UVU Marketing

 

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