Kevin Connell

Partnering with leading schools to bridge the student skills gap

Kevin Connell is a seasoned professional with 15+ years of experience in sales, business development, consulting, and program management across various sectors, including business, technology, and non-profit.

He holds a BA in Economics and Psychology from Boston College and completed his education at Loyola High School.

Kevin Connell currently serves as the Enterprise Account Director & Team Lead in the Higher Ed division at LinkedIn, focusing on strategic partnerships to enhance social impact through innovative business solutions.

With a background in roles like Senior Enterprise Relationship Manager, Director of Business Development, and Program Director at organizations like LinkedIn, AcademixDirect, Inc., and Real Medicine Foundation, Kevin has honed his skills in building partnerships, driving revenue, and addressing social challenges with creative solutions.

He is passionate about leveraging education and technology to broaden access to opportunities worldwide and actively pursues this goal in his current role at LinkedIn.

Kevin Connell is a remarkable professional dedicated to transforming strategies for student success and is open to collaborations with Higher Ed institutions, research organizations, and prospective partners in the pursuit of this vision.