Steve Bumbaugh

Trustee, CEO, Council for Economic Education

Steve Bumbaugh is the CEO of the Council for Economic Education. He previously served as an executive at College Board and has worked to ensure students access and maximize college and career opportunities. While at College Board, Mr. Bumbaugh led the development of digital tools designed to provide underserved students with the critical information necessary to transition from high school to college effectively. Mr. Bumbaugh is passionate about expanding access, equity, and excellence.

A former classroom teacher, he led the CityBridge Foundation’s Breakthrough Schools: D.C. competition, which works with public schools to increase achievement through challenging, personalized learning. Prior to CityBridge, Steve served as president of the ECMC Foundation and led development for its education portfolio. Mr. Bumbaugh also championed efforts to improve education, health, and food security in lower-income communities as the first executive director of the Specialty Family Foundation. Mr. Bumbaugh earned his undergraduate degree from Yale University and his MBA from Stanford University. When he isn’t working or mentoring, Steve can be found spending time with his two sons.