Becky McGowan, MBA

​Becky McGowan serves as the vice chair of finance and administration for the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She earned a bachelor's degree in biology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. With over 25 years in higher education, Becky has held various administrative roles, including administrator for several basic science departments and division administrator in the Department of Medicine. She has been in her current role for the past 10 years.​

An active member of the Academy of Administrators in Academic Emergency Medicine (AAAEM) since 2012, McGowan has contributed to multiple committees, such as benchmark, strategic, education, and nominating. She held the position of AAAEM president for the 2024-2025 term, having previously served as treasurer for two years, during which she streamlined the budgeting process and strengthened relationships with SAEM staff. McGowan also serves as a presenter for the SAEM Certified Administrator in Emergency Medicine Administration (CAEMA) program.