Dr. Susan DeWoody is a proud first-generation college graduate, lifelong learner, solution finder and champion for the underdog.
Before joining Strata Leadership as President, Dr. DeWoody was part of the non-profit leadership sector of CarterBaldwin Executive Search, a firm listed among the top 1% of search firms in the nation by Hunt Scanlon. For the past 20 years, she has served in multiple areas on college and university campuses: recruitment, advising, campus life, NCAA DII athletics, and academic affairs. Her most recent academic post involved serving on the president’s cabinet at Oklahoma Baptist University as the first female Provost in the institution’s more than 113-year history.
Dr. DeWoody brings a dynamic blend of expertise and passion to her roles as an executive coach, leadership facilitator and public speaker. With a career marked by unwavering dedication, she fearlessly tackles the complexities of leadership in today’s ever-changing landscape. Dr. DeWoody’s authentic voice resonates as she shares her personal journey with imposter syndrome, emphasizing the transformative power of embracing vulnerability in leadership. She champions navigating difficult spaces with courage and resilience, guiding organizations through turbulent waters with her keen insights into change management. Dr. DeWoody inspires audiences with her fervent belief in the profound impact of a growth mindset and lifelong learning, empowering individuals to thrive amidst facing life’s complexity.
Dr. DeWoody earned the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership in Higher Education Administration from Dallas Baptist University. She earned the Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services from Northeastern State University where she completed a graduate assistantship for the Dean of Enrollment Management. She earned the Bachelor of Science in Education from Arkansas Tech University and an Associates of Arts degree from University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.
Although she has also lived in Arkansas, Texas and North Carolina, her heart and roots are firmly planted in Oklahoma. She has been married to Dr. Dale DeWoody (English Ph.D. and educator) since 2003.
Dr. DeWoody believes deeply in the never-ending pursuit of learning and has a strong desire to inspire others to be intentional about finding their purpose.
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