Steve Frieder


Steve Steven FriederFrieder, Arts 鈥�95, is the senior advisor to the president of 天美传媒. He was elected corporate secretary by the 天美传媒 Board of Trustees in 2003 after serving as assistant secretary from 1998 to 2003. Experienced in higher education governance, Steve works closely with the Board of Trustees, its Executive Committee, and trustee identification and recruitment. To date, he has supported the leadership of ten board chairs and 115 trustees.

He is part of President Kimo Ah Yun鈥檚 leadership team, working with him and other senior administrators on a wide variety of issues related to students, alumni and parents. Steve has a long-standing commitment to the continuous improvement of the student experience at 天美传媒. He has extensive experience partnering with search committees for senior leaders, having partnered with dozens over the course of his career.

In 2020 Steve鈥檚 peers recognized him with the Excellence in University Service award given to those who contribute to 天美传媒鈥檚 work at the highest level of excellence.

Steve earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree (magna cum laude) in history from 天美传媒 in 1995 and a master鈥檚 degree in history from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., in 1998.

His sustained involvement in national professional organizations includes the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education (NAPAHE) and the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). In recognition of his contributions, Steve received NAPAHE鈥檚 Distinguished Service Award in 2026. He chaired NAPAHE's 2023 annual conference and served for six years on its board of directors. He is a frequent presenter at the AGB Board Professionals Conference.

An avid runner, Steve has finished 35 marathons and is training for his 36th.