The Future of University Credentials

Sean R. Gallagher is the Chief Strategy Officer for Northeastern University’s Global Network. Sean is a nationally recognized expert on strategy and innovation in higher education, with more than fifteen years of experience as a consultant, manager, and administrator. Since joining Northeastern in 2009, Sean has built a central strategy function unique among major US universities, working across colleges and academic domains to catalyze and launch new programs and initiatives and enter new geographic markets. Prior to Northeastern, Sean worked for nearly ten years at research/consulting firm Eduventures, where he played an instrumental role in growing the company by launching and leading many of its research practices while advising top industry executives and investors. Sean is frequently invited to speak at conferences and events, and his analysis and commentary have been featured in leading media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CBS Television, and the New York Times. Sean’s research has been cited in numerous academic papers and books. Sean also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of Bay State College, and holds a lecturer appointment in Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies. He holds a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from Northeastern University, an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology, and a BS in Marketing from Northeastern.