Proven Leader Begins as Senior Advisor for Global Engagement
Posted: March 10, 2022
Seattle University welcomes David Woodward, who began this month as Senior Advisor for Global Engagement.
Among other initiatives, Woodward will work with SU to expand SU’s international enrollment management portfolio and increase its global engagement through a significant increase in partnerships and alliances.
A proven leader in international education, Woodward is principal of David Woodward & Associates LLC of Seattle. He brings to his role at SU 30-plus years of senior-level leadership in working collaboratively with higher education institutions worldwide to create new educational and engagement opportunities and strategic relationships.
Born in Iran where he spent his early youth, Woodward developed a fascination for languages and cultures of the world. He is fluent in Persian, French and Arabic, studied Greek, Hebrew and German, and has traveled to more than 50 countries. He holds bachelor’s degrees in linguistics and history, a Master of Education in Higher Education with a specialization in Teaching English as a Second Language and a Master of Arts in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization, all from the University of Washington.