Dr. Brian David Wickstrom
Higher Education Leadership
Mission-Driven Institutions • Strategic Growth • Enrollment Leadership
Dr. Brian David Wickstrom is a higher education executive and former NCAA Division I athletics director with more than two decades of leadership experience across mission-driven institutions. His work focuses on enrollment growth, strategic planning, institutional advancement, and strengthening Catholic and independent schools through mission-aligned leadership. Dr. Wickstrom has led complex organizations, built high-performing teams, and advanced institutional missions through strategic growth and operational excellence.
Dr. Brian David Wickstrom | Education Leader and Higher Education Administrator
Dr. Brian David Wickstrom is a higher education leader and former university athletics director with extensive experience in strategic growth, enrollment development, and mission-driven educational leadership. Throughout his career, Dr. Wickstrom has worked with universities, Catholic schools, and educational organizations to strengthen institutional vision, expand opportunity for students, and lead programs that support academic and community impact.
Leadership Experience
Dr. Brian David Wickstrom has held senior leadership roles in higher education and intercollegiate athletics, working with institutions to advance strategic priorities, strengthen student success initiatives, and build strong community partnerships.
Higher Education Strategy
His work focuses on enrollment growth, institutional advancement, and the development of mission-aligned educational programs that prepare students for leadership and service.
Future of Education
Dr. Wickstrom frequently writes and speaks about leadership in higher education, the evolving role of athletics in universities, and how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence are shaping the future of learning.