Kevin Burgess
Senior Research Analyst
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Degrees
- B.A. in Magazine Journalism and Political Science - Syracuse University
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education - University of North Texas
- MPA in Public Policy Analysis - Indiana University Bloomington
About Kevin Burgess
Kevin Burgess is a Senior Research Analyst at Research for Action (RFA), where he primarily conducts qualitative research designed to amplify the voices of teachers and other stakeholders traditionally marginalized in the enactment of education policy. He has served as a researcher on the Voices for Change Black Educator Action project since its inception. Through this national project, which utilizes participatory methods, Burgess partners with Black teachers to examine the issues they confront in education and develop actionable solutions. Burgess has also worked on other community-engaged projects, such as the Allegheny County Black Teacher Study, where he co-hosted an audio documentary called “Small But Mighty,” which expanded the reach of the work beyond a research audience. Before joining RFA, Burgess spent over a decade in the education field, including eight years as a high school social studies teacher.
