Riley Burr

Riley Burr

Director of Policy and Research 

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Riley Burr is an experienced research professional currently serving as CECU’s Director of Policy and Research. In this role, Riley is responsible for conducting research and data analysis to guide the organization and its membership in understanding postsecondary education policy. 

Prior to joining CECU, Riley worked as a research assistant at a non-profit organization dedicated to producing high-quality data for the National Center of Education Statistics. She is highly skilled in data collection, analysis, and reporting. In her previous role, she developed an extensive knowledge of public data sources regarding higher education outcomes and quality.

Riley attended Furman University where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Spanish. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Riley now resides in Denver, Colorado.