About BEACON Higher Education

Transforming Higher Education Through Deep Expertise and Proven Leadership

BEACON Higher Education was founded on a simple conviction: the institutions that will thrive in the age of AI won't be those with the best technology—they'll be those with the best strategy, the deepest understanding of academic culture, and the courage to fundamentally reimagine how work gets done.

Who We Are

BEACON is a network of accomplished higher education leaders who have lived the challenges our clients face. Our consultants have served as provosts, deans, vice presidents, and senior administrators at institutions ranging from community colleges to R1 research universities. We understand shared governance, faculty culture, accreditation pressures, and the unique constraints and opportunities of mission-driven organizations—because we've led through them.

What sets us apart is the combination of deep higher education experience with cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence and digital work transformation. Our team holds advanced certifications in AI and machine learning from institutions including the Wharton School, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Stanford, and other leading programs. This rare blend of academic leadership experience and technical AI expertise enables us to bridge the gap between possibility and practicality.