Rosemarie Rae

Rosemarie Rae is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a position she assumed on July 1, 2023. With nearly 40 years of experience in financial administration and higher education, Rae previously served as Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the University of California, Berkeley, where she managed an annual budget of $3.1 billion and oversaw various administrative functions including finance, accounting, and capital strategies.12

Professional Background

• Education: Rae holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Radford University and a Master of Public Administration from American University. She has also completed executive programs at Stanford University and the University of Notre Dame.13
• Previous Roles:
  • UC Berkeley: Oversaw significant financial initiatives, including a turnaround plan for the campus budget and strategic partnerships for housing and academic projects.24
  • National Trust for Historic Preservation: Served as Chief Finance and Administrative Officer.
  • Volunteers of America: Held roles as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, focusing on human service programs across the U.S..34

Vision at LMU

Rae aims to align LMU's operational strategies with its Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount mission. She has expressed enthusiasm about contributing to the university's transformative journey in higher education.12 Her responsibilities include overseeing essential administrative areas such as Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, and Facilities Management.4

Personal Interests

Outside her professional commitments, Rae enjoys hiking, yoga, surfing, and spending time with her family.3