Lisa Wardell, JD, MBA

Lisa Warner Wardell is a business executive with more than 25 years of experience managing business strategy, operations, finance, and mergers and acquisitions while driving shareholder value, stakeholder engagement, and company mission. She served as Adtalem Global Education Inc.’s president and CEO, then CEO and chairman, and, most recently, executive chairman and chairman. During her tenure as CEO, Wardell oversaw the strategic repositioning of Adtalem’s portfolio to focus on healthcare and medical education.

Wardell earned her bachelor’s degree from Vassar College, law degree from Stanford Law School, and MBA from the Wharton School of Business. She serves on the board of American Express. A fierce advocate for access to education and healthcare, Wardell frequently speaks on empowering students and executives to achieve their goals.