The Board of Trustees is Woodbury University’s governing body, providing policy, leadership and oversight. Trustees govern Woodbury with a dedication to its mission, preparing graduates who are articulate, ethical and innovative lifelong learners. The board consists of individuals who have diverse experience in education, business, law, architecture, the entertainment industry, philanthropy, and public service. Trustees are appointed to serve three-year terms that are renewable.
Gregory N. Lippe, CPA (Class of 1967)
President
Gregory N. Lippe Accountancy Corporation
Simi Valley, CA
Dulari Amin
Co-Founder
Synergy Ventures
Los Angeles, CA
Seta Javor
VP, Executive Relations
Woodbury University
Lee Alpert, Esq.
Alpert Barr & Grant
A Professional Law Corporation
Encino, CA
Zelda Gilbert, Ph.D.
Professor Emerita,
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA
Austin J. Hutcherson (Class of 2017)
Construction Project Manager
SoLa Impact, LLC, Los Angeles
Superna Kalle
President, International Digital Networks
Starz, A Lionsgate Company, Los Angeles
Afshin Kateb (Class of 1993)
Chief Financial Officer
Nazarian Enterprises and Nimes Capital
Los Angeles, CA
Karen Locke
Community Organizer/Volunteer
Santa Monica, CA
Alen Malekian, AIA ’93 (2022)
Principal Architect – President
Malekian & Associates, Glendale
Joseph Moschella, JD/MBA
General Counsel
Jukin Media, Inc., Los Angeles
Walter W. Mosher Jr., Ph.D.
Founder/Director
Precision Dynamics Corporation
San Fernando, CA
Candace Ng (2021)
President, CFO, and Co-Founder
IT Strategists, Los Angeles
Barry Ryan, J.D., Ph.D. (2021)
President
Woodbury University
Burbank – Los Angeles/San Diego, CA
C. Edward Spiegel, (Class of 1960)
Chair Emeritus, Managing Partner
Cast & Crew Management Corporation
Burbank, CA
William R. Thomas, (Class of 1969)
President
Thomas Properties
Torrance, CA
Sundeep Vaghashia, (Class of 2009)
Chief Operating Officer
VBanks
Glendale, CA
Elena Zager
Philanthropist
Project Manager, Private Family Office
Los Angeles
Lawrence N. Hurwitz
CEO
Lawrence Financial
Los Angeles, CA
David R. Misch
Chief Executive Officer
Community Bank
Pasadena, CA
Louis M. Naidorf, FAIA
Dean Emeritus, Woodbury University
Architect
Santa Rosa, CA
Lawrence G. Shoaf
Vice Chair Emeritus
The President and the Cabinet, which consists of key administrators and the academic deans, are responsible for leading the University in achieving its institutional goals.
| Barry Ryan, J.D., Ph.D. | President |
| Michele A. Starkey, EdD | Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs |
| Sharon Townsend, D.S.W. | Senior Director of Development & Alumni Affairs |
| Samantha J. Lopez | Senior Director of Marketing & Communications |
| Naira Zakarian | Sr. Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator |
| Bradley Mitchell | Interim Chief Financial Officer |
| Sabrina Taylor-Encarnacion (Class of 2007, 2009) | Associate Vice President, Admissions |
| Seta Javor | VP, Executive Relations | Board Secretary |
| Jennie Ta | Senior Director of International Affairs |