Bridget Burns

Named one of the “Most Innovative People in Higher Education” by Washington Monthly magazine, Dr. Bridget Burns is a trailblazer dedicated to transforming the higher education landscape on behalf of student success. She is the founding CEO of the award-winning University Innovation Alliance (UIA) a groundbreaking consortium of public research universities that operates as a national laboratory for student success and innovation. Since its inception in 2014, the UIA has produced 143,000 additional graduates, with a 41% increase in low-income graduates and an 89% increase in graduates of color. Dr. Burns is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for her candid insights on innovation and leading change. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, and 60 Minutes.