Hi, I’m Greg
I believe relationships are life’s greatest gift—and we honor the people who have given us opportunities by paying forward their generosity through service. My chief purpose and joy is my family, and I cherish being in this season with two young kids and married to the love of my life.
Social Impact
For me, service is about creating impact at the intersection of different sectors, industries, and disciplines. This is the throughline of my 15+ years leading social impact programs and strategic partnerships in North America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
As an early employee and now a director at UpMetrics, I help mission-driven organizations measure, communicate, and grow their impact through innovative technology and community. I also mentor student-athletes on using their powerful platforms to create change for the causes and communities that matter to them.
Prior to UpMetrics, I led the U.S. early childhood development portfolio at the Clinton Global Initiative; launched a program at Right To Play working with early childhood leaders in support of New York City’s universal Pre-K rollout; and organized career preparedness workshops for student-athletes as a graduate assistant at USC Athletics.
I also founded the nonprofit organization Give Running—bringing together and building up young people, Olympians, and community partners across six continents.
Education
I earned my MBA with honors from the USC Marshall School of Business. Prior to that, I graduated summa cum laude from USC with a BA in History and double minor in Entrepreneurship and Painting, among other honors such as being selected as a Rhodes Scholar Finalist and receiving the Pac-12 Leadership Award.
Running
A competitive distance runner since age seven, I walked on the USC Men’s Track & Field Team for four years. I was elected distance team captain as a senior and then served as the team’s assistant distance coach the following season. I continue to train and race, including finishing the 2018 Boston Marathon in historically brutal weather. My PR for the 5K is 15:49, my PR for 10 miles is 58:31, my PR for the half marathon is 1:19:32, and my PR for the marathon is 2:52:11.
These days my runs often include bringing the kids with me in our double stroller. In this season of life, what I most value about running is the time spent moving my body; stilling my mind; and savoring the beauty of being in nature and being with loved ones.
Writing & Art
I enjoy journaling about my personal values, meaningful moments throughout my life, and wisdom I want to share. I occasionally write poetry for fun as well. More to come!
While I don’t get out the sketchbook or canvas as often as I used to, I believe there will be another season that affords more time for rekindling my painting practice. Here is a gallery of my artwork.
© 2026 Greg Woodburn