Jeffrey Senese
Jeffrey D. Senese, Ph.D., became the 10th President of Caldwell University on July 10, 2023, bringing extensive leadership experience in higher education. He previously served as president of Saint Leo University and held academic leadership roles at Cardinal Stritch University, Johnson & Wales University, and Penn State. Dr. Senese has conducted research with the U.S. Departments of Justice and Defense and has international experience in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and South Africa. He holds degrees from Penn State, Indiana State, and Michigan State, with additional leadership training from Harvard, Penn State, and Cornell. A published author and active board member, he has served on the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, and the Urban League of Milwaukee. Recognized for his contributions, he has received honors from the State of Maryland, the City of Baltimore, and the City of Tampa.