Adam Edgerton serves as the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, bringing more than a decade of experience at the intersection of development, research, and public policy. He most recently served at the Congressional Research Service (CRS), where he provided nonpartisan analysis on artificial intelligence in education directly to members of Congress and their staff. His deep understanding of the policy landscape helps Adam translate complex research and policy goals into compelling partnership opportunities. He is a firm believer in building coalitions and consensus around controversial issues, having served as a nonpartisan advisor on some of the most hotly debated issues of the day.

Adam began his career as an educator, teaching and advocating on behalf of low-income, first-generation students. He served as President of the Massachusetts Educational Opportunity Association and has had a wide-ranging career both domestically and internationally, including two years working on international high school accreditation in China. His work has been widely cited in academic journals and leading media outlets.

Adam earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina, a Master’s degree from Harvard University, and a Ph.D. in Education Policy from the University of Pennsylvania, where he received a prestigious National Academy of Education/Spencer Foundation fellowship.