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Charisse F. Wernecke, Ph.D., CPA, is a seasoned higher education executive with expertise in strategic planning, leadership, fundraising, and program development. She has led successful turnarounds at independent schools and has a strong background in finance, technology, and community outreach.

Experience

    • Faculty member
      • Sep 2011 - Present

    • President
      • Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

      Launched a successful turnaround of the School’s declining enrollment and operating losses in order to achieve long-term sustainability in a competitive independent school environment. - Academic enhancements included a one-to-one student Tablet-PC program, a Bio-Medical Sciences program, and an exchange program for college credits with a local university. - Increased revenues through higher enrollment, fund raising for technology and financial aid, improved endowment fund investing- Improved visibility with personal visits to feeder schools, creation of new special events to involve area organizations and re-engage alumnae, establishment of e-newsletters, upgrade and expanded distribution of the School's magazine- Other effective measures involved an all-inclusive transparent strategic planning process, branding with a compelling message, and enhancement of the School’s 160-year old building’s appearance to showcase its history and traditions.

    • Chief Financial Officer
      • 1992 - 2007

      • Served as the right-hand to four headmasters and on Board committees regarding finance, human resources, budgeting, risk management, financial aid, technology, endowment performance, debt management, and capital campaign pledges, collections, and construction projects• Led the production of three strategic plans: solicited input from constituents, analyzed data, authored workshop executive overview books, and created detailed implementation plans• Designed and implemented a school-wide technology plan enhancing administrative efficiency and academic enrichment

  • Lion Brothers Company
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • 1985 - 1992
      • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Ernst & Young
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
    • Manager
      • 1978 - 1984
      • Baltimore, Maryland Area

Education

  • 2011 - 2015
    Morgan State University
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Leadership and Policy, Higher Education
  • 1983 - 1987
    The Johns Hopkins University
    Master of Adminstrative Science, School of Professional Studies in Business and Education
  • Loyola College in Maryland
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
  • The Johns Hopkins University
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Master's degree, Business Administration
  • The Johns Hopkins University
  • The Johns Hopkins University
    Master's degree, Business Administration

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Industry Focus. “Higher Education”

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