Marianne Boone, MBA, has built a purposeful and expansive career grounded in leadership, operational insight, and a commitment to helping organizations adapt and thrive. As budget and operations manager at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, she oversees financial planning and execution for Regis College, managing a complex $20 million budget that includes payroll, academic programming, and operational expenditures. Her work is vital to the college’s strategic planning efforts as it responds to shifting realities in higher education. She collaborates closely with the academic dean to streamline operations, evaluate program viability, and guide the institution toward financial sustainability and academic excellence.
Ms. Boone’s academic journey has played a central role in shaping her approach to leadership and management. She earned a Master of Business Administration in organizational performance management from Regis University, developing a deep understanding of systems thinking and strategic execution. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Brescia University, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts. These academic achievements have given her the tools to lead with clarity, purpose and measurable impact.
In addition to her leadership at Regis University, Ms. Boone is the founder and principal consultant of Front Range Leadership Development, LLC. Through this venture, she partners with individuals and organizations to build psychologically safe work environments, foster stronger leadership cultures, and improve operational processes. She is particularly focused on helping clients navigate the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the workplace, encouraging thoughtful integration that preserves human insight while leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Boone held several high-level positions at LexisNexis, rising through the ranks in editorial and operational leadership. She began as an editorial manager and later worked as director of content analysis. Her work led to her appointment as senior director of case law operations, followed by senior director of statutory operations. These roles called on her ability to lead large teams, manage complex workflows and drive strategic initiatives across a global organization. She often credits her time at LexisNexis with refining her leadership style and helping her rebuild a thriving career after stepping away from the workforce for family responsibilities, a choice she reflects on with pride.
Ms. Boone values continuous learning and professional development, holding a variety of certifications that reflect her commitment to growth and innovation. She is a certified success principles trainer with Jack Canfield Companies and a certified psychological safety facilitator through Aristotle Performance. She has also earned credentials in areas such as hybrid team collaboration, virtual leadership, self-awareness, and inclusive management through ExecOnline. In addition, she is certified in Lean Six Sigma practices through RELX, equipping her with tools to lead process improvement and change management initiatives.
As she looks to the future, Ms. Boone remains dedicated to her role at Regis College; she aims to support the institution’s long-term goals while honoring its mission and values. She also plans to author a book focused on operations management and themes of personal and professional growth. Through these efforts, she continues to encourage others to lead with intention, act with integrity, and cultivate environments where people and systems can flourish.