Lawanda Burns

LaWanda Burns, Ed.D., currently serves as Senior Global Learning Manager at PepsiCo, where responsibilities include driving growth and development for school districts in the Midwest and overseeing K-12 initiatives. Previous roles include Adjunct Faculty at Central Methodist College, where instruction and curriculum development were delivered, and Director of Purchasing and Supplier Relations at Opaa! Food Management, focusing on supplier relationships and nutritional compliance. Additional experience includes leadership positions at Save-A-Lot Foods and ALDI USA, where LaWanda managed purchasing and store operations. Dr. Burns holds a Doctor of Education from Missouri Baptist University, a Master of Education from Central Methodist University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Truman State University.