Lou Pugliese is a seasoned professional in education and technology with over 25 years of experience. Currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group in the Education Employment & Welfare sector, Lou also contributes to the Board of Directors for both the Education Design Lab and Nexford University, focusing on innovative solutions in the education-to-work ecosystem. Past leadership roles include Executive Vice President at the University of Maryland Global Campus and CEO of UMUC Ventures, along with senior positions at Arizona State University, Blackboard, and ETS. Pugliese holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communications/Journalism from Penn State University.