Lisa Sharpe

Lisa Sharpe serves as Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer at Commonwealth University. She brings extensive experience in higher education finance, with a focus on strengthening financial planning, improving business processes, and enhancing financial systems in collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and institutional leaders.

Prior to joining Commonwealth University, Ms. Sharpe served as Assistant Vice President of Financial Integrations at West Virginia University, where she worked across the institution to advance integrated financial strategies and operational effectiveness. A first-generation college graduate, she is deeply committed to the mission of higher education and understands its transformative impact on individuals and families. Her leadership approach is grounded in service, collaboration, transparency, and accountability.

Ms. Sharpe is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Waynesburg University, as well as a Master of Professional Accountancy degree from West Virginia University.