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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

  • Chris Abayasinghe

    Chris Abayasinghe

    Associate Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, Business Services
  • Jennifer Brant-Gargan

    Jennifer Brant-Gargan

    Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
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    Robert Garrity

    Senior Director of Global Initiatives, Regional Campuses
  • Michele Grazulis

    Michele Grazulis

    Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Kathy Spiegelman

    Kathy Spiegelman

    Vice President and Chief of Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities

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