Dr. Stephen Drew is the Chief Operating Officer and Head of Artificial Intelligence at RNL. In this dual role, he oversees RNL’s enrollment and fundraising consulting and delivery services, technology organization, program management, and product management functions. A veteran with nearly 30 years of experience in AI, automation, and information technology, Stephen continues to lead the development and integration of AI across RNL’s solutions. His leadership drives the transformation of RNL’s platform and services—empowering colleges, universities, and nonprofits to deliver hyper-personalized student and donor experiences, unlock actionable insights through AI-powered analytics, and realize greater ROI across the enrollment and advancement lifecycle.
Previously, Stephen held leadership positions in AI and automation at renowned companies such as Five9, Uniphore, and Cigna. He has also taught at the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University.
Education
Stephen holds a Doctor of Business Administration in applied AI from DePaul University and a Master of Science in finance from the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame.