BOSTON – Mentor Collective, a leading education technology platform specializing in peer mentorship, has announced the appointment of Christine Burse as its new Chief Financial Officer. Burse joins the company from Interfolio by Elsevier, where she significantly influenced financial strategy over her eight-year tenure.
In her new role, Burse will provide strategic financial guidance to Mentor Collective’s executive team, enhancing the organization’s operational performance and supporting its growth initiatives. Mentor Collective, which collaborates with over 200 colleges and universities across the U.S., utilizes its platform to enhance student enrollment and retention by fostering meaningful peer connections.
Erin Mayhood, CEO of Mentor Collective, praised Burse’s arrival, stating, “Christine is a hugely valuable addition to Mentor Collective’s leadership team, bringing deep expertise in scaling companies in the education space. Her strategic expertise will be invaluable as we continue to activate campuses to leverage peer-powered experiences that foster belonging and connectivity with their fellow students, their campus, and the resources available to them.”
Burse expressed her enthusiasm about her new role, remarking, “Working with companies like Mentor Collective that are poised for significant growth has always been where I feel most connected and engaged to the financial community. I’m excited to join such an innovative organization focused on enriching the human experience and to help leadership uncover untapped opportunities.”
Christine Burse has a robust background in finance, beginning her career as a Private Equity Analyst at Citi and later serving as a Senior Accountant in Financial Reporting at global advertising firm SGS & Co. Her extensive experience in the edtech sector was developed at Interfolio by Elsevier, where she progressed from director of finance and accounting to vice president and head of finance.
About Mentor Collective: Mentor Collective is a forefront edtech provider that enhances student success through scalable peer mentorship programs. Endorsed by the Lumina Foundation, the platform integrates student insights into university strategic plans, addressing immediate challenges to student success. Mentor Collective’s approach has proven effective in increasing student engagement, fostering a sense of belonging, and improving persistence rates.
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