Damali Burton

Damali Burton has a diverse range of work experience in various leadership and program management roles. Damali is currently the Director of Strategic Partnerships at FUSE Corps, where they started in 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Director, Bay Area at an education non-profit from 2021 to 2022. Damali also served as a Program Officer at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation from 2021 to 2021.

From 2017 to 2020, Damali was the Regional Director at Leadership for Educational Equity, where they developed and implemented strategic and tactical visions for the Bay Area region. Before that, they worked as an Independent Consultant specializing in social equity and diversity from 2013 to 2020.

Damali has previous experience as a Strategic Initiatives Manager at Making Waves Foundation from 2015 to 2017, and as a Civic Engagement and Leadership Coordinator at St. Mary's College of California from 2013 to 2015. Damali was also a Student Leadership Programs Manager and Lecturer at UC Berkeley Public Service Center from 2009 to 2013, where they managed leadership development programs and lectured on leadership and equity.

Earlier in their career, Damali worked as a Program Manager at City Year from 2007 to 2009, and as a Community Development Specialist at Girl Scouts of Utah from 2006 to 2007.

Damali Burton's education history includes a Master's Degree in Leadership from Saint Mary's College of California. Damali also holds a Master's Degree in Pathology/Experimental Pathology from the University of Utah. Before pursuing their master's degrees, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General from Saint Mary's College of California. Damali completed their high school education at Castro Valley High School. Additionally, they have a certification in Grant Writing from UC Berkeley Extension, although the specific dates of obtaining this certification are unknown.