Thaddeus Guldbrandsen

Thaddeus Guldbrandsen is an experienced academic leader and higher education consultant with a strong background in collaborative leadership and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.1 He currently serves as the Dean of the School of Sciences and Humanities at Wentworth Institute of Technology, a position he assumed in 2022.12

Prior to his role at Wentworth, Guldbrandsen held several significant positions in academia:

1. Vice Provost of Research and Engagement at Plymouth State University
2. Founding Director of two university-based research centers at Plymouth State University and the University of New Hampshire
3. Faculty member at both Plymouth State University and the University of New Hampshire1

In the six years leading up to his current position, Guldbrandsen worked as a consultant for over two dozen universities, colleges, and schools in the United States and Asia.1 His most recent consulting work was with King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia, where he assisted in attracting and supporting top scientists and engineers, with a focus on women scientists.1

Guldbrandsen's educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology (summa cum laude) from the University of New Hampshire
• Doctoral degree in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill12

His approach to education emphasizes hands-on and experiential learning, interdisciplinary studies, and the integration of STEM disciplines with humanities.1 Guldbrandsen is passionate about the transformative power of higher education and its potential to positively impact individual lives, communities, and society as a whole.1