Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
Bernie Burrola is the Vice President of International, Community, and Economic Engagement at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities. Prior to this, Bernie led the International Grants Unit at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and served as the Executive Director at the U.S.-Indonesia Society. Bernie also has experience working at the U.S. Department of State, Instituto Brasil Solidário, Claremont McKenna College, and as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cape Verde. Bernie holds a Bachelor's degree in International Relations and Affairs from Claremont McKenna College and a Master of Arts in Law & Diplomacy with a focus on Development Economics from The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
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Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU)
APLU is a membership organization that fosters a community of university leaders collectively working to advance the mission of public research universities. The association’s membership consists of more than 250 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations spanning across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, six U.S. territories, Canada, and Mexico. The association and its members collectively focus on: increasing access, equity, completion, and workforce readiness; promoting pathbreaking scientific research; and bolstering economic and community engagement. Drawing on the powerful collective action of its members, APLU’s advocacy arm helps shape federal policy that maximizes the positive impact of public and land-grant universities.