Leadership
Board of Trustees
Overseen by the George Washington University Board of Trustees, our leadership team is committed to providing a unique and rigorous education to our students while creating a path of transformative growth to further solidify our position as one of the world’s premier research universities.
Led by chair Grace Speights, a 1982 alumna of GW Law, the board is responsible for our university's governance. The board plays a key role in:
- determining how the university will meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead
- overseeing fiscal, academic, and physical operations
- providing leadership for the GW strategic initiatives, which are designed to enhance academics and student life
Board of Trustees chair Grace Speights
President
Ellen M. Granberg
Ellen M. Granberg, Ph.D., began her tenure as President of the George Washington University on July 1, 2023.
Senior University Leadership
Our senior leadership team provides strategic vision for all aspects of GW life. They leverage extensive practical experience in their fields and help to shape our next century of growth. They’re supported by faculty and staff members, including support personnel.
Donna Arbide
Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations
Charles Barber
Vice President and General Counsel
Barbara Bass
Vice President for Health Affairs; Dean, School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Christopher Alan Bracey
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Bruno Fernandes
Executive Vice President, CFO, and Treasurer
Baxter Goodly
Vice President for Safety and Operations
Michael Lipitz
Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
Renee McPhatter
Associate Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Sabrina Minor
Vice President for Human Resource Management and Development and Chief People Officer
Ellen Moran
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Scott Mory
Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff
Jonathan E. Post
Vice President for Board Relations and Secretary of the University
Student Leadership
Student leaders take shape in many forms, from members of the Student Government Association to captains of varsity athletics and student organization presidents. GW students don't just participate in campus life; they stimulate it and consistently make their mark.
All student leaders, regardless of their role, work to start a conversation and make progress on an issue or topic.