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Dr. Andrew Chan is an accomplished drug discoverer and developer, immunologist and rheumatologist, with distinguishing careers spanning academia and industry. He began his independent scientific career at Washington University School of Medicine in 1994, where he was Associate Professor of Medicine and Pathology and an Associate Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Chan joined […]

William “Billy” Frist is principal and general partner of Champion & Co. Inc., a Nashville-based investment firm. Prior to Champion, he was principal of Frist Capital LLC, a private family investment vehicle, from 2003 to 2023. Frist Capital invests in equities, real estate, and venture capital.  Billy is a director of HCA Healthcare (historically known […]

Jared Della Valle has been a real estate professional and architect for more than 30 years and has managed the acquisition and predevelopment of more than 3 million sf in New York City along the Highline, In the Hudson Yards, in DUMBO and in Downtown Brooklyn. Jared Della Valle is Chair of the Downtown Brooklyn […]

John Anderson is the chief investment officer of the multi-strategy at Capula having joined the firm in February 2025. He is responsible for the oversight and management of the firm’s multi-strategy product and he is a member of the firm’s investment committee. Prior to Capula, John was at Millennium Management from 2015 to 2024, and […]

As Board Program Manager, Brita Mathre supports the governance work of the university’s Board of Trustees through coordinating programming including full board meetings, committee meetings, and other board dinners and social events. Brita has previously cooked professionally in area restaurants, worked in real estate, and served as an academic advisor for nearly four years to […]

As Assistant University Secretary, Laura provides meeting support to Board committees, task forces, and the full board. She contributes to agenda development, assists with materials distribution, and ensures the continuity of university governance. She works closely with senior administrators, serves as a concierge to Trustees, and handles a variety of Board communications. Prior to joining […]

As Associate Secretary, Stephanie is responsible for supporting the governance work of the university’s Board of Trustees and serving as the liaison between the Board Secretary, trustees, and senior administrators.  Stephanie began her career in nonprofit administration at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Rhode Island before returning to her hometown of St. Louis, where […]

 Nick Barto is president and chief executive officer of BJC Health System, one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States and the largest in the state of Missouri, serving urban, suburban, and rural communities across Missouri, southern Illinois, eastern Kansas, and the greater Midwest region. One of the largest employers in […]