Dr. Woodruff is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance and is deeply committed to making knowledge accessible and fostering empowerment. With a strong focus on professional development research analysis and catastrophic risk management, his work seeks to uplift underserved communities by building resilient infrastructure before, during, and after disasters.

He holds a Ph.D. and an MS from The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, and an MBA and an MA from the same institution.