James Genone

As Senior Vice Chancellor for Learning Strategy, James develops the overall philosophy, approach, and strategies associated with learning across the university, ensuring that Northeastern remains at the forefront of global education trends. This collaborative work leverages cutting-edge technologies, progressive teaching methodologies, and data-driven insights to shape learning experiences for students and faculty, helping them to thrive across a variety of rapidly evolving contexts.James has been passionate about creating transformative educational experiences for over two decades. Before joining Northeastern, he held diverse leadership roles in education design, learning innovation, product development, and interdisciplinary research at Minerva University, Minerva Project, and Atypical AI.James holds a doctorate in philosophy from the University of California, Berkeley, where he also earned his bachelor’s degree, and a master’s degree in philosophy from Boston College. He completed postdoctoral work at Stanford University and began his career in education as an assistant professor of philosophy at Rutgers University, Camden.