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Allan C. Golston

Allan C. Golston

President, U.S. Program

Allan C. Golston leads the foundation’s efforts to help all students in the United States graduate from high school, earn a college degree, and find a good job. He joined the foundation in 2021 as its chief financial officer and later moved into his current role, feeling a deep connection to the U.S. Program’s work.

Allan believes that education provides a crucial bridge to opportunity in the U.S. and is committed to ensuring that all young people have access to the education and opportunity they deserve. The division he leads focuses deeply on equity and using data and technology to support decision-makers, teachers, and students in ways that result in more equitable outcomes.

Allan’s professional background includes consulting, public accounting, consumer packaged goods, software development, finance, and healthcare, in addition to education. He has an MBA from Seattle University and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado.

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