Barbara (Bobbi) Kurshan

Barbara "Bobbi" Kurshan has established herself as a prominent figure in educational innovation and technology, currently serving as the Executive Director of Academic Innovation and Senior Fellow in Education at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Her academic foundation was built with a BS from Tulane University in 1970, followed by an MS in Computer Science and an EdD in Curriculum and Instruction from Virginia Tech in 1973 and 1976 respectively. Throughout her career, she has been at the forefront of merging education with technology, focusing on entrepreneurship in education and developing innovative education ecosystems. Her expertise spans across education technology, software development, and academic innovation, making her a leading voice in transforming educational practices through technological advancement. Kurshan's work has been instrumental in shaping how educational institutions approach innovation and technology integration in learning environments, particularly at the graduate level.