August 16, 2022
Jody leads the university’s strategic partnership and initiative efforts by advancing LMU’s vision beyond the bluff and pursuing the university’s bold ambition for the LMU Playa Vista Campus. She works closely with the executive vice president and provost, academic deans, and university leaders to ensure that students and academic programs collaborate with industry leaders, businesses, and governmental and non-governmental organizations through innovative programming, engaged learning opportunities, career pathways, and strategic partnerships.
Jody has an accomplished career as a strategic, creative, and entrepreneurial leader in higher education, non-profit organizations, and corporations. Jody is passionate about higher education having taught for 10 years as an adjunct faculty member both on campus and online, while also serving on several non-profit boards.
Jody earned her Bachelor of Arts in political science from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and her Master of Arts in political science, with a concentration in mass media and politics from San Francisco State University. Jody currently serves on the board of directors of the Ballona Discovery Park in Playa Vista.