Higher Education Leadership
Laura Skandera Trombley has served as president of four educational institutions and chair of the prestigious J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.
Southwestern University
Trombley began her tenure as the 16th president of Southwestern University on July 1, 2020. She is the first woman to hold the top leadership position at Texas’ oldest university.
University of Bridgeport
As the 10th president of the University of Bridgeport, Trombley led transformational change initiatives that brought the institution back from the brink of financial collapse.
Pitzer College
Trombley served 13 years as president of Pitzer College, which experienced an unprecedented rise in the rankings and a dramatic increase in selectivity under her leadership.
The Huntington Library
As president of The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, Trombley set new records in both attendance and revenue while advancing the organization’s mission.
J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
In 2012, President Barack Obama appointed Trombley to the 12-member J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. She later served as chair during the program’s 70th anniversary year.
