In this episode of the IMPACT Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown is joined by Dr. Linda Bixby, Executive Vice President of Academic Partnerships at NobleReach Foundation. With over 35 years of experience in academia, government, and the nonprofit sector, Dr. Bixby has dedicated her career to fostering innovation and addressing national security challenges. She shares insights on how her work at NobleReach is empowering the next generation of talent to drive meaningful change. Dr. Bixby also discusses her role on various academic advisory boards and her leadership in bringing together government, academia, and the private sector to solve critical technological issues. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, innovation, and the power of collaboration across sectors.
About Dr. Linda Bixby:
Dr. Linda Bixby is an executive at NobleReach Foundation, where she leads the organization’s Academic Partnerships. With over 35 years of experience supporting the U.S. government, academia, and industry, she drives initiatives that empower the next generation of innovators to tackle national security challenges. Dr. Bixby has served on various academic advisory boards, including Penn State and the University of Texas Austin, and is an active participant in professional organizations like INSA, AFCEA, and NDIA. She holds a doctorate in history with a focus on anticipatory intelligence and completed her master’s program at the Freie Universität Berlin.
About NobleReach Foundation:
NobleReach™️ Foundation, based near Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening U.S. security and prosperity by driving innovation and fostering talent. By combining the entrepreneurial spirit of the private sector, the ideas of academia, and the scale of the public sector, NobleReach addresses critical technological challenges. The foundation’s initiatives focus on connecting professionals in tech and entrepreneurship with opportunities in government, while also partnering with research agencies to commercialize cutting-edge solutions.
