David Searle

Academic Advisor


Department: Student Affairs

Contact:

Email: David Searle
Office Phone: 571-553-0061
Innovation Hall (School of Nursing) 45085 University Drive, Suite 121 Ashburn VA 20147

With over a decade of experience in higher education as an academic advisor and faculty member, David Searle is a skilled education professional dedicated to student success and support. David previously served at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) as a Military Education Coordinator, serving active duty and veteran students across a wide variety of majors, including nursing, computer science, and psychology, among others. 

Before UMGC, David was a faculty member in the School of Music at the Catholic University of America. David maintains an active performing career as a professional musician, performing in the DC area and around the country with groups such as the Washington Bach Consort and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. In his spare time, David is an avid mountain biker.


  • Provides academic advising in the School of Nursing with a particular focus on veteran students in the VBSN program.
  • Sibelius Academy - Master of Music
  • Northwestern University - Master of Music
  • New England Conservatory - Bachelor of Music