Jennifer W. Davis , 55, served as our Lead Independent Director from 2021 to 2025. Ms. Davis brings human resources, technology, finance, risk management and executive leadership expertise to our Board of Directors from both a local and national perspective. Ms. Davis provides experience with and knowledge of enterprise risk management gained from both her current and past roles with the University of Virginia and George Mason University as well as being well versed in the technology needs of a large organization. Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the University of Virginia overseeing the areas of finance, human resources, accounting, treasury, facilities, audit, compliance, enterprise risk management, technology, public safety, and auxiliary services (2018 to present) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at George Mason University (2013 to 2018) Vice President for Finance and Administration of the University of Delaware (2008 to 2013) Cabinet Secretary-Director of the Office of Management and Budget for the State of Delaware (2005 to 2008) Budget Director, Deputy Secretary of Education and Associate Secretary of Education for policy and administrative services for the State of Delaware (2002 to 2005) Education: Bachelor s degree in Political Science from Pennsylvania State University Master s degree in Policy Analysis from Pennsylvania State University