Dr. Steven Taylor is the Director and Senior Fellow for the Future of Work at Stand Together Trust. He leads the investment and partnership strategy and builds issue-focused coalitions to educate policymakers on reforms that empower and motivate all individuals to develop and leverage their skills and education to pursue meaningful work and contribute to society. His career spans roles across higher education and workforce and organizational development. Taylor founded and leads ED2WORK®, a consulting organization that helps various stakeholders address the needs of adult and working learners. At the American Council on Education, he directed national programs and initiatives focused on teaching and learning transformation, alternative credit and credentials, and quality assurance. In July 2024, Taylor was appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin to a 4-year term on the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, the Commonwealth’s coordinating body for higher education.As a first-generation college student and Pell Grant recipient, he is passionate about expanding educational opportunities for underserved learners and improving the value and relevance of education and credentials. Taylor earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Texas A&M University, Commerce, and a doctorate in business from Wilmington University.