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Global Network and Strategic Initiatives

The Office of the Global Network and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for Northeastern’s growth strategy and scaling the global university system. The team works in alignment with Northeastern’s mission, anticipating and understanding audience needs and creating those opportunities throughout the world.

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Senior vice president for Global Network
and strategic Initiatives

Mary Ludden

As the senior vice president for global network and strategic initiatives, Mary Ludden oversees the university’s system of global campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada.

Leadership and administration

  • Maria Alonso

    Maria Alonso

    Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern University in Miami
  • Jennifer Brant-Gargan

    Jennifer Brant-Gargan

    Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
  • Gbemi Disu

    Gbemi Disu

    Vice President for Global Network Expansion
  • Steve Eccles

    Steve Eccles

    Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern University in Vancouver
  • Rob Farquharson

    Rob Farquharson

    CEO of Northeastern University London
  • Kerry Gallivan

    Kerry Gallivan

    Associate Vice President of Global Network Operations
  • Angela Hosking

    Angela Hosking

    Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern University in Charlotte
  • Jamie Miller

    Jamie Jones Miller

    Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern University in Arlington
  • Brian Lackey

    Bryan Lackaye

    Vice President of Global Launch Services
  • Aliza Lakhani

    Aliza Lakhani

    Managing Director-Global Campuses, Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern University in Toronto
  • Chris Mallett

    Chris Mallett

    Chief Administrative Officer, The Roux Institute
  • Dan Sachs

    Dan Sachs

    Dean of Northeastern University in Oakland
  • Caroline Simard

    Caroline Simard

    Regional Dean of Northeastern University in Silicon Valley
  • Dave Thurman

    Dave Thurman

    Managing Director-Global Campuses, Regional Dean and CEO of Northeastern University in Seattle

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