Kristy Cunningham
New Market Thoughts
Nov 14, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/14
In this week's News Roundup, we've found stories about leveraging innovative strategies, technology, and targeted interventions to address pressing educational and workforce challenges. From the resurgence of community colleges and non-degree credentials to the ethical integration of AI in classrooms and efforts to combat learning loss, a shared focus emerges on expanding access, improving quality, and preparing diverse student populations for the evolving economy.
Nov 7, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 11/7
The articles featured in this week's News Roundup shine a light on a common thread: technology and smarter workforce linkages are reshaping education for today’s job market. From data-driven career coaching and expanded apprenticeships to virtual career fairs and AI-enabled learning, edtech and workforce development firms have opportunities to widen access, align curricula with in-demand skills, and support responsible, humane use of AI in student success and mental health.
Oct 31, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 10/31
Education and workforce development continues to evolve, with recent research highlighting both exciting opportunities and pressing challenges. From the transformative potential of augmented reality in classrooms to the declining aspirations for higher education among high schoolers, and the persistent issues surrounding quality employment and mental health, these developments underscore the need for innovative solutions.
Kristy Cunningham is the former Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Strategic Growth at Bright Horizons, a global education and care company offering high-quality early childhood education through workforce education solutions to over 1200 companies. She was responsible for accelerating growth across all lines of business and creating a compelling customer experience for clients, parents, and adult learners.
Prior to joining Bright Horizons, Kristy drove customer-led transformations as the SVP of Strategy and Insights for McDonald’s U.S. and the Chief Marketing Officer of Hess Retail. In addition to her decade of c-suite experience, Kristy brings more than 13 years of consulting experience as a Partner at Bain & Company in the Retail and Consumer Practice where she advised some of the world’s leading companies on a wide range of enterprise growth opportunities. Kristy began her career as a consultant at Price Waterhouse/PWC.
Kristy is passionate about equity in education, the advancement of women, and child development. She is a national board member of Citizen Schools, a non-profit bringing hands-on learning and career mentors to public middle schools, and a member of Chief, the leading network of executive women. Kristy earned a BS in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
