Kelly Burton — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of Black Innovation Alliance, a national coalition supporting over 500,000 innovators of color across the country.
Identified as a serial entrepreneur.
Serves on the Executive Board of Fast Company and the board of directors for the Center for Action and Contemplation.
Holds a PhD in Political Science from Emory University and a BA in Political Science from Clark Atlanta University.

Biography

Kelly Burton, PhD is a political scientist, serial entrepreneur, and change agent. She currently leads Black Innovation Alliance as its CEO, a national coalition comprising 175 Black-led organizations that collectively support over 500,000 innovators of color across the United States.

Her professional endeavors and insights have been recognized by various media outlets, including TechCrunch, Inc., Forbes, Fast Company, Essence Magazine, NBC News, and Marketplace (NPR). Dr.