Coleen Burrus is a member of Princeton University’s Office of the Dean for Research leadership team. Burrus is committed to creating a culture of innovation, bold initiative, and open communication.
As the executive director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement, and the Research Development Group, Burrus advances the mission of the University by leading efforts to enhance the innovation ecosystem and develop strategic and innovative research collaborations with external partners including government, industry and foundations.
Prior to Princeton, Burrus had leadership roles in both government and higher education, including at Northwestern University, University of Chicago, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and St. Louis County government.
Burrus has an unwavering, lifelong dedication to public service, which was reinforced when she was elected to two terms as the City of Evanston, Illinois’ 9th Ward Alderman. She was appointed to and led several of the city’s committees including planning, economic development, and administration and public works; and has volunteered on numerous political campaigns. Burrus has served as a board member on community-focused organizations in Missouri, Illinois and New Jersey.
Princeton University Committees/Groups
- AI Advisory Committee
- Celebrate Princeton Innovation
- Faculty Research Forum
- Fund-Raising Priority Committee
- Conflict of Interest in Research Panel
- Innovation and Industry Network (I2N)
- Engage 2021 Chair
- Engage 2020 Co-chair