Strategic Initiatives

Jean C. Gallagher
Vice President for Strategy and Partnerships, Office of the President

As Vice President for Strategy and Partnerships, Jean has oversight for the strategic planning process, operational improvement initiatives, and institutional effectiveness. Jean is a member of Operations Committee. Jean chairs the Financial Aid Review Committee (FARC). Jean leads university initiatives for external partnerships, including Pace’s role in The New York Climate Exchange. Jean has oversight of the Office of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research (OPAIR), serves as the Middle States (MSCHE) Accreditation Liaison Officer, and is the executive sponsor of the Middle States Self-Study 2027.

Jean joined Pace University in 2012 as the Associate for Strategy and Analysis in the President’s Office. She holds an MBA from New York University and a BA from the University of Michigan.