Michael Crawford is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at America Succeeds, where he leads the charge on proliferating durable skills, combining research, strategy, and implementation to ensure these essential skills make a real-world impact. Before joining America Succeeds, Michael served in research, strategy, and partnerships roles at VELA, Western Governors University, Real World Scholars, and the Kauffman Foundation. He holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Michigan, an MS in Sport Psychology from Michigan State University, and a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Kansas.