Roberto Salinas is an accomplished education professional with extensive experience in academic alliances and leadership development. As the Director of Academic Alliances at Grand Canyon University since July 2016, Roberto has focused on developing partnerships with California school districts to facilitate student enrollment. In conjunction, as a Senior Fellow at the National Institute for School Leadership since March 2015, responsibilities include overseeing the Innovation Validation Grant aimed at training middle school principals and creating leadership development resources. Additionally, Roberto serves as a Faculty Supervisor at the University of Phoenix, providing guidance for student teachers, and has held multiple roles in event coordination and superintendent search consulting since 2006, demonstrating a commitment to supporting educational leadership and administration.