#10 Chris Mallett VP of Northeastern on Creating a Global Network of Campuses

Forming the Future

Chris Mallett is Vice President for Online Experiential Learning at Northeastern University. Chris leads the university’s online and hybrid learning strategies. He’s deeply involved in Northeastern University’s Professional Advancement Network which serves learners and employers through lifelong learning and custom talent development engagements. The Network features more than 200 online, hybrid, and campus-based professional programs and an exciting campus network with significant presence in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, Silicon Valley, and Toronto. Before assuming his current responsibilities, Chris was instrumental to the establishment, growth, and success of Western Governors University, a pioneer in the delivery of online, competency-based education as scale. Listeners can learn more about Northeastern’s academic and strategic plan at northeastern.edu/2025 and are invited to contact Chris directly via Twitter @chrismallett The Forming the Future podcast is hosted by Rusty Williams. A founder of multiple technologies companies and pioneer in the development of online communities and social media, Rusty now works for Triumph Modular and explores the intersection of technology and physical space with the goal of creating inspiring learning and work environments.