Dr. Raquel D. Williams

Vice President for Administration and Finance
Vice President for Administration and Finance | Treasurer, CIU Board of Trustees

Raquel Dela Cruz Williams is an accomplished financial executive and higher education leader, currently serving as the Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) at Cavalla International University (CIU). Appointed to this executive role in 2015 by President and Chancellor Dr. Horatius Jackie Williams, she brings over 15 years of distinguished experience in higher education finance, along with nearly a decade in accounting and auditing within the hospitality industry.

Mrs. Williams has held several key leadership roles within CIU prior to her appointment as Vice President, including Senior Director of Human Resources and General Auditor. Her deep institutional knowledge, coupled with her commitment to operational excellence, has made her an invaluable asset to the University’s long-term success.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Tomas Del Rosario University, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with an emphasis in Accounting and Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management and Administration, specializing in Strategic Management, from Cavalla International University.

In her current capacity as Vice President for Administration and Finance, Mrs. Williams provides strategic leadership for the University’s fiscal operations, compliance, and administrative support services. She is a key member of CIU’s senior leadership, serving as a member of the University Cabinet and playing a central role in strategic planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.

The Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance encompasses a wide range of critical service units that support CIU’s global operations—including the CIU Global Campus, Resource Centers, Cavalla Nation Alumni Network, and CIU Liberia Campuses. Under her leadership, the office ensures the delivery of accurate, timely, and transparent financial information to both internal and external stakeholders, and promotes the integrity and efficiency of all university business operations.

Mrs. Williams is also responsible for directing university-wide human resources programs, cultivating workplace effectiveness, and ensuring that all administrative services align with CIU’s academic mission and international commitments. Her leadership has helped shape CIU as a fiscally responsible, operationally agile, and student-centered global institution.

A proud alumna of Cavalla International University and a respected professional in the field of university administration, Raquel D. Williams is dedicated to advancing excellence, accountability, and strategic growth across all dimensions of university operations. She is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning and working environment for students, faculty, and staff across CIU’s global footprint.