Professional Summary

DeMarlo West serves as the operations and program manager for the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in organizational leadership from Grand Canyon University, a Master of Education in counseling/psychology from Troy State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology/criminology from Paine College.

With more than 20 years of experience in higher education administration, academic operations, program management, and organizational leadership, West brings extensive expertise in supporting institutional initiatives, strengthening administrative processes, and fostering collaborative environments that advance academic and organizational excellence. His professional and scholarly interests include emotional intelligence, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and higher education leadership.