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KGI’s next president will be selected according to a process set forth in the bylaws of the Keck Graduate Institute, which state that the Executive Committee shall recommend the names of candidates for president. Once candidates have been put forth, the members of the Board of Trustees will elect the president by majority vote.

A search committee has been appointed to ensure a rich pool of candidates, including faculty, students, staff, and alumni representation. The search committee chair, Ross Grossman, chair of the KGI Board of Trustees and former Chief Human Resources Officer at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, has been involved with KGI for more than 20 years, with the past ten serving on the Board of Trustees for KGI. The committee members have a deep understanding of KGI and complementary backgrounds and will broadly represent the varied communities that collectively make the Institute strong.

The committee’s first task will be outreach and discussion with KGI faculty, students, staff, alumni, and leaders in other higher education institutions to gain perspectives on the following broad questions: What are the most significant opportunities for KGI in the next decade? What are the major issues facing KGI and higher education in general? What personal characteristics and attributes are important in our next president? Who could be KGI’s next leader?

After the committee has completed this outreach, a global search for our next president will begin.

Candidates will include distinguished scholars who:

• possess proven leadership skills,
• have shown a deep appreciation for science, engineering, the humanities, and their many intersections
• understand innovation in today’s world
• embrace a highly inclusive culture
• and promote diversity in all areas.

This will be a significant undertaking conducted under strict confidentiality. The committee hopes the search will conclude by Spring 2024.

Search Committee Members

Bonnie Anderson
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer—Veracyte
Trustee Emeritus, Keck Graduate Institute

Robert Curry
Former President—PerceptiMed, Inc.
Board Chair Emeritus, Keck Graduate Institute

Ross Grossman
Board and Search Chair and Former Senior Vice President, Human Resources—Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Board Trustee, Keck Graduate Institute

Lydia Villa-Komaroff
A molecular biologist, an executive, and a diversity advocate. Founder and Principal—Intersections SBD Consulting
Board Trustee, Keck Graduate Institute

Timothy White
Former Chancellor—California State University
Board Trustee, Keck Graduate Institute

James Widergren, MBA
Former CEO and President—Corgenix and ORGENTEC
Board Trustee, Keck Graduate Institute

Search Advisory Committee Members

Jean Doble
Global Operations Leader at Amgen and Keck Graduate Insitute alum

Christy Eskes
Professor of Practice and Program Director
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) Program
School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute

Larry Grill
Research Professor
Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute

John Krstenansky
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Chair, Biopharmaceutical Sciences
Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute

Anastasia Levitin
Professor of Practice in Translational Medicine
Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute

Angelika Niemz
Beckman Professor and Associate Dean
Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute

Gail Orum
Professor of Clinical and Administrative Services
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Keck Graduate Institute