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Jonathan Southgate is the interim Executive Director of the Office of Executive Education. He collaborates with faculty, staff and external stakeholders to develop a high-level strategy around new and existing adult and experiential learning initiatives that align with the mission of the school. Before joining Smith, Southgate worked for various bureaus at the State Department including Passport Services and the Foreign Service Institute, designing in-person and e-learning based courses. He earned an MS in Instructional Systems Design with a focus on Instructional Technology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a BA in International Relations and Business from American University. Outside of work, Jonathan volunteers for several organizations including the Association for Talent Development and Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. He enjoys honing his photography and cooking skills, and fostering animals of all sizes.