Debra Townsley | |
|---|---|
| 7th President of Labouré College | |
| In office 2018 – June 30, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jack P. Calareso |
| Succeeded by | Lily Hsu |
| 10th President of William Peace University | |
| In office 2010 – June 30, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Laura C. Bingham |
| 6th President of Nichols College | |
| In office 1998–2010 | |
| Preceded by | James J. Darazsdi |
| Succeeded by | Gerald Fels (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Education | American University University of Vermont George Washington University |
Debra M. Townsley is an American academic administrator who served as president of Nichols College from 1998 to 2010, William Peace University from 2010 to 2015, and Labouré College from 2018 to 2019. Throughout her career, she led significant institutional changes, including expanding academic programs and transitioning Peace College to a coeducational institution.