Robert Burroughs
About
Robb Burroughs, Director for Justice Policy, embodies PPA’s 35-year legacy of delivering high-level, data-driven research. With a deep-seated commitment to our mission—to provide clients with the insights needed to improve lives, enrich communities, and strengthen institutions—Mr. Burroughs leverages his extensive expertise in program evaluation and strategic planning to drive meaningful system changes. His leadership in rigorous research and evidence-based practices has been instrumental in upholding PPA’s reputation as a trusted partner across the justice and philanthropy sectors.
He has extensive experience facilitating and evaluating system changes to improve outcomes in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice, philanthropy, and diversity and equity.
Mr. Burroughs has designed and led numerous research and evaluation projects for PPA. His work has included rigorous program evaluations, benchmarking analysis, and technical assistance to build evaluation capacity and support the implementation of evidence-based practices. Prior to joining PPA, Mr. Burroughs was associate director at the Michigan Council on Crime and Delinquency, where he led agency projects aimed at improving policies and practices within the criminal justice system.
As a careful observer and creative problem-solver, Mr. Burroughs is adept at providing clients with the actionable insights and support needed to advance their goals.
Education
Mr. Burroughs received his master of social work from the University of Michigan and his bachelor of science in social work from Xavier University.
Also notable
Mr. Burroughs is a member of the American Evaluation Association and the Michigan Association for Evaluation.
