Liza Boffen-Yordanov

Liza Boffen-Yordanov leads Nanyang Technological University's Development team as chief development officer and executive director of the development office in support of the University's drive for excellence in education, research, and innovation. She joined NTU in September 2018 from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), where she was the first CDO and CEO of the IITB Development and Relations Foundation in Mumbai.

Her two-decade plus career includes roles as the vice president of advancement at Franklin University Switzerland, senior director of international advancement at George Washington University, director of the development office at SingHealth, and dean of undergraduate programmes at the Center for American Education, Singapore.

She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and an AFP Master Teacher.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD University of Malaya (2021.09 — 2022.12)
• Ph.D. (ABD) Purdue University (2004 — 2009)
• MAT School for International Training (1996 — 1997)
• BA Trinity Washington University (1992 — 1996)
• Study Abroad Szkoła Główna Handlowa w Warszawie

Companies

• Chief Development Officer and Executive Director Nanyang Technological University (2018 — 2021)
• Chief Development Officer and CEO IITB Foundation Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (2016 — 2018)
• Vice President of Advancement Franklin University Switzerland (2015 — 2016)
• Senior Director of International Alumni Programs and Development George Washington University (2012 — 2015)
• Director, Development Office (consultant) SingHealth (2011 — 2012)
• Dean, Undergraduate Programs Center for American Education (2009 — 2010)
• Adjunct Professor Broward Community College (2010 — 2010)
• Associate Director, Development National University of Singapore (2007 — 2009)
• Director of Development Purdue University (2004 — 2007)