Kelly Burton

Kelly Burton, PhD is the Chief Executive Officer of the Black Innovation Alliance, a national coalition dedicated to helping Black innovators thrive. She previously served as the CEO of Founders of Color, connecting minority entrepreneurs with resources for growth. With a background in impact consulting at Nexus Research Group and experience as a Huffington Post contributor, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge to her work. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Emory University and recently completed an Executive Education Certification from Harvard University.