Chris Burke is an educator, strategist, and public relations professional with over 25 years of experience in education, urban planning, and community development. As the Executive Director of Community Relations at Georgia Tech, Chris collaborates with community leaders to enhance education and economic opportunities around the metro-Atlanta region and guides the university’s anchor institution strategy. He also teaches in Georgia Tech's Honors Program, exploring educational equity. A Fulbright-Germany Scholar and Anchor Institution Task Force Fellow, Chris holds a BA in Sociology and an MPA in Urban Administration from Clark-Atlanta University.