Priya Patel
TLDR:
– Leanne Bokinskie has joined Virginia Tech as the assistant vice president for finance and operations at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.
– Bokinskie brings more than 30 years of experience in higher education, corporate business development, and financial planning.
Leanne Bokinskie, a certified public accountant with over 30 years of experience in higher education, corporate business development, and financial planning, has joined Virginia Tech as the assistant vice president for finance and operations at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. In her new role, Bokinskie will be responsible for leading the financial planning and budgeting of the Innovation Campus, as well as overseeing facility operations at both the Campus and the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington.
Lance Collins, the vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, expressed excitement to welcome Bokinskie to the leadership team, noting her expertise in higher education and industry. He believes her skills will be valuable in supporting the growth and development of the Innovation Campus.
Bokinskie previously served as the associate dean of Finance and Business Operations at the University of Denver Daniels College of Business. Prior to that, she spent 14 years at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University, where she managed the financial aspects of the Office of Executive Education and negotiated client agreements. She also has experience in the telecommunications industry and spent two years working as an auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
In her new role, Bokinskie will report to both Lance Collins and Amy Sebring, the executive vice president and chief operating officer for the University. Sebring expressed her delight in having Bokinskie join the team, highlighting the importance of optimizing operational support in the Greater Washington, D.C. Metro Area.
Overall, Bokinskie’s appointment to the position of assistant vice president for finance and operations at the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will contribute to the continued growth and success of the campus. Her leadership will play a crucial role in ensuring a high-quality experience for faculty, staff, and students in the D.C. Metro Area.
