Mrs. Kimberly (Kim) Burns is the Director of Finance and Operations for the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine.  She earned a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University while working full-time as a Pitt McGowan director.  Additional educational achievements include a bachelor’s degree from the IU Kelley School of Business in Business Management and an associate’s degree in business administration.  She has almost 20 years of experience in finance, operations, and research administration in higher education and healthcare settings. Mrs. Burns also maintains a membership with the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA).

Mrs. Burns is tasked with strategic fiscal vision planning and organization of staff operations including communication, engagement, training, and promotions.  She directs the budgeting process and oversees the analysis and review of financial information, oversees the finance and administration team and establishes direction, goals, and implementation of strategy within the department.  Additionally, she’s tasked with formulating, implementing, and ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulations, and collaborating with key stakeholders.

Mrs. Burns is working to obtain her CRA and Master’s in the next few years.