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New Appointments
New Appointment
On Oct. 12, 2020, the University announced the appointment of Rashad Young as the new senior vice president and chief strategy officer. In this role he will oversee the implementation of the University’s strategic plan: Howard Forward. He will also provide oversight on external affairs as it relates to the federal government and on real estate as it pertains to our non-core assets.
“I am pleased to welcome veteran administrator Rashad Young to Howard University in the new role of SVP and chief strategy officer,” said President Wayne A. I. Frederick. “Mr. Young has a proven track record of managing strategic initiatives for complex organizations by improving efficiency and implementing solution-oriented processes. His wealth of experience will be a great addition to our leadership team.”
Young joins Howard after having been the longest serving city administrator in DC Government history. With a workforce of about 35,000 employees and a budget of $16 billion, Young ensured efficient, accountable and wellmanaged service delivery to all residents, businesses and visitors on behalf of the mayor. His focus areas included improving the District’s government operations and oversight, providing for continuous quality improvements in government programs and services, ensuring responsibility and transparency in the budgeting process, and improving interagency coordination, collaboration and communication.
