Lise Alschuler Will Be the First Woman President of Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Lise Alschuler has been appointed the first woman president and chief executive officer of Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. She will begin her new role in July.

Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a graduate school focused on naturopathic medicine, nutrition, and mental health. The university enrolls about 550 students, 86 percent of whom are women.

Currently, Dr. Alschuler serves as associate director of the fellowship in integrative medicine at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. A full professor of clinical medicine, she is an expert on integrative cancer approaches and natural health. She is the co-author of two books: The Definitive Guide to Cancer (Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, 2010) and The Definitive Guide to Thriving After Cancer (Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, 2013).

“I am thrilled to lead Sonoran University into its next exciting chapter. I am committed to elevating our institution as the premier destination for natural health sciences education,” said Dr. Alschuler. “My vision is to foster innovation and forge dynamic collaborations across healthcare disciplines, enhancing our educational programs, expanding our clinical services, and advancing cutting-edge research. Together, we will shape the future of health sciences education rooted in the healing power of nature.”

Dr. Alschuler received her bachelor’s degree in medical anthropology from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and her doctorate in naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington.