President, Heritage University

Ross is the founding president of Heritage University and has led the liberal arts college from 85 students in 1982 to its present enrollment of more than 1,100 students. She has honorary degrees from Dartmouth, Alverno, Pomona, Whitworth and Seattle University. Ross holds a B.A. from Fort Wright College, an M.A. from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. from the Claremont Graduate School.