Wayne A. I. Frederick

Wayne Frederick
17th President of Howard University
In office
July 21, 2014  August 31, 2023
Preceded bySidney Ribeau
Succeeded byBen Vinson III
Personal details
Born (1971-06-17) June 17, 1971
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
ChildrenWayne II
EducationHoward University (BS, MD, MBA)

Wayne Alix Ian Frederick (born June 17, 1971) is a Trinidadian-American scholar, surgeon, and university administrator. He currently serves as Interim CEO of the American Cancer Society and ACS CAN. He previously served as president of Howard University in Washington D.C. from October 1, 2013 to September 4, 2023. Frederick also serves as the distinguished Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery.