YAKIMA, Wash. — Yakima Valley College has named Johnny Woods Jr. as its new vice president for administrative services, effective May 1.
Woods joins YVC from Seattle Central College, where he serves as vice president of administrative services, overseeing various campus functions and services to enhance operational efficiency. He previously served as executive director of campus operations at SCC, a role he assumed in February 2023.
Before his tenure at SCC, Woods was involved in teaching, research, and program administration at his alma mater, Virginia Tech, from 2018 to 2023.
“Our college looks forward to the experience and passion for helping all students achieve success that Dr. Woods brings with him,” YVC Interim President Teresa Rich said. “Dr. Woods has led improvements in processes and systems at higher education institutions that, similar to Yakima Valley College, serve large numbers of first-generation and other historically underserved students.”
Woods earned a Ph.D. in higher education from Virginia Tech, a master’s degree in educational foundations with an emphasis in administration and planning from Makerere University, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from A.M.E. Zion University.
“I am thrilled to be joining the YVC family, as I strongly believe my values, interests, lived experience, and background align with the community served by the college and the college’s mission,” Woods said.
