Astrid Sheil

Dean, School of Management

Astrid Sheil in the News

The Deans of the six schools at Simmons University: Astrid Sheil, Heather Shlosser, Paul Geisler, Michael LaSala, Ammina Kothari, and Sanda Erdelez

The Simmons Six: Meet the Deans

Meet the new deans of Simmons’ School of Library and Information Science; School of Sciences and Health Professions; Gwen Ifill School of Media, Humanities, and Social Sciences; School of Social Work; School of Management; and School of Nursing.


President Lynn Perry Wooten, Dean Astrid Sheil and two alums at the welcome event for the new SOM Dean.

SOM Dean Honors the Past and Prepares for the Future

Alumnae/i and faculty of the Simmons School of Management gathered at the UMass Club on Beacon Street to celebrate the new School of Management Dean, Dr. Astrid Sheil. The event, co-hosted by Trustees Denise Coll ’95MBA and April Evans ’91MBA, included Anne Jardim '13HD, who founded Simmons University School of Business in 1974.


Astrid Sheil, Dean of the School of Management at Simmons University

Dr. Astrid Sheil Selected as Dean of the School of Management

As Dean, Dr. Sheil will play a pivotal role in leadership and relaunch of our School of Management – a vital part of Simmons’ forward-looking academic structure. Dr. Sheil has a passion for women’s-centered undergraduate and graduate business education, and a strong vision for how Simmons can leverage its rich history, leadership, and expertise in this area.