Alana Rose

Alana Rose is a seasoned professional in partnership development within the education sector, currently serving as the Head of Partnerships at Podium Education since September 2025. Prior to this role, Alana held the position of VP, Academic Network at InStride from September 2022 to June 2025, managing strategic partnerships with over 15 universities and 40 corporate clients. Alana’s extensive experience includes serving as Vice President of University Partnerships at Emeritus, where partnerships with top-tier global universities were instrumental in offering business education worldwide. As VP, University Relations at Trilogy Education, Alana oversaw operations and growth strategy for multiple university partners. Alana’s career began at 2U, where a progressive journey from Student Support Advisor to Vice President and General Manager shaped expertise in building relationships with institutions to enhance online education. Alana holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Southern California.