Cindy Burns

Cindy Burns is the Senior Institute Administrator for the Chicago Quantum Institute at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, where she provides support in operations, administration, and academic activities across the Institute. She partners with faculty, researchers, and students to advance the Institute’s strategic initiatives. Cindy brings extensive experience in higher education administration and nonprofit management, including strategic and executive support roles at DePaul University. She holds an MS in Nonprofit Management, an MA in American History, and a BA in Communication from DePaul University.