Rebecca Winthrop, Ph.D.
Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and adjunct professor at Georgetown University
Rebecca Winthrop, Ph.D. is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She is a pioneering authority in the field of education, dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in life, work, and as an engaged citizen. She leads cutting-edge research and initiatives aimed at transforming education systems around the world to better support children’s learning and development.
Winthrop is a trusted advisor to both school communities and national and international organizations. Her expertise is sought by many including parent networks, schools, district education leaders, the White House, the United Nations, and Fortune 500 companies. Her work is centered on developing and advocating for evidence-based strategies that bring people together—families, educators, policymakers, and companies—to help children maximize their potential.
Winthrop’s groundbreaking work has been featured in leading media outlets including the BBC, NPR, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Economist. She is also a prolific author sharing her research with diverse audiences.
She holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University’s Teachers College, an MA from its School of International and Public Affairs, and a BA from Swarthmore College.
