JJ Haywood

JJ Haywood has over two decades of experience in leadership roles across various sectors, currently serving as CEO of Pizza Luce since October 2001, where the brand focuses on innovative dining options in the Twin Cities and Duluth. Prior to this role, JJ held significant positions in higher education administration, including Director of Finance and Business at Columbia University, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services at Howard University, and Director of Administration at the University at Albany. JJ began the professional journey as a Budget Analyst at the New York State Department of Transportation after earning a Master's of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brown University.