Marlee Burns
About Marlee Burns
Marlee Burns is a Content Engineer with a Master's degree in Education from Stanford University, where she focused on Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies. She has held various roles in education and technology policy, including positions at the City and County of San Francisco and The White House.
Work at Down Dog App
Marlee Burns has been employed at Down Dog as a Content Engineer since 2020. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing content strategies that enhance user experience and engagement. Her work contributes to the overall mission of Down Dog, which is to provide accessible and effective fitness solutions through technology.
Education and Expertise
Marlee Burns earned a Master’s degree in Education with a focus on Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies from Stanford University, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Plan II Honors, Middle Eastern Studies, and International Relations and Global Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with Highest Honors in 2015. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in policy analysis and educational leadership.
Background
Marlee Burns has a diverse professional background that includes roles in education, technology policy, and content development. She served as the Head of Upper School at Abaarso School of Science & Technology in Somalia from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she gained experience as a Technology Policy Summer Fellow at the City and County of San Francisco in 2020 and as an intern at The White House in 2015.
Professional Experience
In her early career, Marlee Burns worked as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin in 2014, where she assisted in the course Perspectives on US Foreign Policy. Her experience spans various roles that emphasize her skills in education, policy, and technology, showcasing her ability to adapt and contribute in different environments.