Dr. Jim Woodell helps to design and build ecosystems of talent, innovation, and place. Dr. Woodell has been working in higher education for more than thirty years to help colleges and universities realize their full potential as drivers of economic and social prosperity in their communities. Using his expertise and skillsets, he focuses on creating plans and building partnerships between institutions and their current and prospective partners in the private, civic, and government sectors. He is a recognized thought and action leader in his field.