Madeline Burke is an experienced education leader, seasoned facilitator, and consultant specializing in K-12 education, career and technical education, early college initiatives, and community partnerships. She has designed and led programs that expand access to higher education and workforce development opportunities, working closely with employers and funders, with emphasis for historically underserved student populations.

As Dean of Career & Technical Education, Early College, and Community Partnerships at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), Maddie has been at the forefront of Rhode Island’s public early college (and the growth of dual enrollment) programs in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Education. She previously served as a nationally-recognized program leader at Year Up, overseeing program delivery across multiple learning communities and driving student, team, and partner engagement through her supervision as well as use of focus groups, surveys, events, and volunteerism.

Maddie has extensive research experience and has presented nationally on topics including expanding early college access, career-focused curriculum development, and serving diverse student populations. She has led strategic planning efforts at the board level, guiding governance, finance, and leadership transitions. Her expertise also includes academic program development, recruitment and retention of students and staff, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

A certified secondary educator, Maddie brings a deep understanding of curriculum innovation and instructional excellence. She has worked across community-based, state, and national education settings and has experience navigating shared governance structures and collaborating with collective bargaining units. She is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Rhode Island and frequently partners with Bobby on consulting projects.