Dr. Jill Buban

In her current role with EdAssist Solutions, Dr. Buban engages with senior learning and human resources executives from companies across the country to fully understand their needs and challenges around attracting, educating, and promoting their workforces. Her gained knowledge allows her to continue to evolve the Bright Horizons EdAssist offerings and education partnerships to clients.  

Prior to joining Bright Horizons, Jill served as Vice President of Digital Strategy and Online Education at Fairfield University, where she developed and managed the online, hybrid, and blended online learning offerings. She helped the university bring to market 21 fully online programs in less than a year. Dr. Buban also continued her role as a nationally recognized thought leader in education innovation, education for adult learners, and education workforce trends. She also contributes to multiple initiatives with the Online Learning Consortium and consistently engages in opportunities to mentor young women entering the space.  

Dr. Buban was also the Chief Academic Officer at Unizin Consortium, a non-profit membership organization focused on improving student success for adult learners. There, she worked with 13 postsecondary education institutions in the United States, including Pennsylvania State University, Ohio State University and Rutgers University. She has also held additional roles in higher education, including Senior Director of Research and Innovation at the Online Learning Consortium, Assistant Provost at Post University, and Assistant to the Provost at SUNY Empire State College. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and industry events on adult learning and workforce education.