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

Mark S. Wrighton

Mark S. Wrighton, Ph.D., was elected President of the George Washington University January 1, 2022.

Senior University Leadership

Our senior leadership team provide 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.

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Vice President and General Counsel

Vice President for Health Affairs; Dean, School of Medicine and Health Sciences; Chief Executive Officer, The GW Medical Faculty Associates

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Vice President, Chief of Staff, and Secretary of the University

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Executive Vice President and Chief Administration Officer

Associate Vice President for Ethics, Compliance and Risk and Data Privacy Officer

Director of Athletics

Student Leadership

Student leaders take shape in many forms from members of the Student 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.