WASHINGTON – Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick, M.D., MBA has been named to the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 Class of 2019. Described as a list of “dealmakers and doers,” the publication defines the annual list as their “attempt to pinpoint the 100 most influential businesspeople around town.”

Dr. Frederick was recognized for his success in presiding over one of the Nation’s most prominent historically black colleges, leading Howard University Hospital through a successful turnaround and most recently, announcing a new deal with Amazon Studios to create Howard Entertainment, which will help diversity the pipeline of African American students working in Hollywood. 

“It is an honor to be included on the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 list and featured among some of Washington’s most savvy business leaders,” said Dr. Frederick. “I share this recognition with the dedicated men and women at Howard University whose tireless efforts behind the scenes to execute our strategic plan and carry out our mission make it a pleasure for me to serve and work beside them.”

As the 17th president, Dr. Frederick’s goal is to enhance the Howard University legacy, ensure that the University maximizes its impact and that its students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through his experience as a scholar and an administrator, Dr. Frederick strives to develop innovative approaches to focus on the institutional priorities of his beloved alma mater and support the success of its students.

A distinguished researcher and surgeon, Dr. Frederick is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, abstracts and editorials. He has also received various awards honoring his scholarship and service. In January 2017, the Federal Reserve System Board of Governors elected Dr. Frederick to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Baltimore Branch. In May 2016, President Barack H. Obama appointed Dr. Frederick to the Board of Advisors for the White House Initiative on HBCUs. Dr. Frederick has also received the National Association of Health Services Executives’ Congressional Black Caucus Distinguished Leadership in Health Care Award, and a Congressional Citation for Distinguished Service, presented by the Honorable Barbara Lee on the Occasion of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. In April 2016, Dr. Frederick became a member of the American Surgical Association.

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