Meet Dr. Brian Fleming, EdD
Founder and Principal
Brian helps learning organizations navigate the gap between where they are and where they need to be. His 20 years of experience in education spans all aspects of the learning ecosystem with expertise in research, organizational learning, human-centered design, foresight, and strategic planning.
A Career of Guiding Education Leaders from Chaos to Clarity
Brian has extensive experience driving growth and transformation across higher education. He previously served as Vice President of Business Development and Strategy at Project Kitty Hawk in the University of North Carolina System, overseeing new business development including university, employer, military, and community college partnerships. He also led innovation initiatives as Associate Vice Chancellor of Learning Ecosystem Development at Northeastern University and as Vice President and Executive Director of the Sandbox Collaborative at Southern New Hampshire University.
Earlier in his career, Brian was Principal at Tyton Partners and Senior Analyst at Eduventures, where he directed research and consulting projects on online education strategy. His work spans partnership development, market research, enrollment and financial modeling, and change management across institutions serving millions of students.
Brian regularly speaks at leading education conferences and summits on topics ranging from college and university transformation to workforce-education partnerships. His presentations address the evolving role of higher education in a changing economic landscape, with particular focus on digital innovation, strategic planning, and preparing institutions for future challenges.
Brian holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University and has published extensively on educational innovation and digital learning.