Russell Cannon

Senior Manager, Postsecondary Success at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Role
Senior Manager at Gates Foundation
Location
Madison, WI, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Russell Cannon

Forward-thinking education leader, investor, and scholar. I work at the intersection of social science research, learner-centered practice, and ethical technology committed to access and equitable student success that continues through and beyond the diploma.

Experience

  1. Senior Manager

    Gates Foundation

    Mar 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

    In addition to my Senior Program Officer Role (below), directly manage a specialized team driving cross portfolio alignment, internal reporting, and strategic decision-making across the Postsecondary Success strategy.

Education

  • Princeton University

    A.B.

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Ph.D.

  • University of Chicago

    M.A.

Skills

  • Higher Education
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Community Outreach
  • Student Affairs
  • Teaching
  • Grant Writing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Program Development
  • Management
  • Technology Needs Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • Research
  • Program Evaluation
  • Student Financial Aid
  • Capacity Building
  • Nonprofits
  • Public Speaking
  • Training

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