Glen Harvey

Glen Harvey
Glen Harvey
Former Chief Executive Officer,
WestEd

Glen Harvey was chief officer (CEO) of since June 1997 and led the agency’s transformation to a mission-driven and quality- and impact-focused agency until July 2023. Under her leadership, WestEd emphasized performing the highest quality research-based work to promote excellence, achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. Harvey ensured that WestEd produced significant and positive impact, especially for those children and their families in greatest need. To meet the diverse needs of clients and communities, she concentrated on expanding and deepening full-service work–launching high profile projects, publishing rigorous research studies, and providing valuable technical assistance and professional learning. Dr. Harvey previously served as executive director of Learning Innovations and of The Regional Laboratory for Educational Improvement of the Northeast & Islands. She received a PhD in philosophy of education from Stanford University.