Who founded University of Phoenix?

University of Phoenix was founded by John Sperling.

How much funding has University of Phoenix raised?

University of Phoenix has disclosed $25.9M raised across 5 rounds.

Where is University of Phoenix headquartered?

University of Phoenix is headquartered in Phoenix, US.

University of Phoenix

Phoenix, US · Arizona corporation

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University of Phoenix provides career-focused higher education to working adults, offering accessible degree programs delivered through online and in-person formats.

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Founders & leadership

John SperlingFounder

Kimberly KauffmanVice President, Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary

Raghu Krishnaiah Chief Operating OfficerRaghu Krishnaiah is an executive officer at University of Phoenix with over 20 years of experience in leadership roles spanning education, financial services, and technology sectors. He has held positions involving P&L management, product development, operations, and strategy across companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 organizations.

Daniel P. LitteralExecutive

Christopher LynneExecutive

William Molina ExecutiveWilliam Molina is a Ph.D. candidate in immunology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, conducting research in macrophage biology and tumor immunity under the Haldar Lab.

Cheryl Naumann Chief Human Resources OfficerCheryl Naumann is an executive human resources leader with experience in talent acquisition, organizational development, succession planning, and employee engagement across publicly traded, private, and private equity firms in technology, higher education, sports, and hospitality sectors. She has also served in general management roles overseeing finance, operations, and marketing at a major Arizona nonprofit organization.

Peter J. Cohen Member of Board of DirectorsPeter J. Cohen is an executive at University of Phoenix with experience leading large-scale operations in education and multi-unit retail businesses in regulated environments.

Joan Blackwood SVP, Chief Marketing Officer2015–2019She previously worked as a Fractional Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Chief Outsiders, where she led strategic planning and marketing initiatives across financial services, technology, healthcare, and higher education sectors.

John Woods Provost and Chief Academic OfficerJohn Woods is Chief Academic Officer and Provost at University of Phoenix, overseeing academic program development for working adults. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University and brings over 25 years of experience in higher education, including prior roles as dean, chief academic officer at adult-serving institutions, and work with educational technology companies.

Ruth VeloriaChief Strategy Officer

Board

Everette FreemanBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.9M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2017–2020

▶$127.1KraisedApr 2020 · 3 investors · Other

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