Marie Cini is a leader in innovation and adult learning in higher education. She currently serves as Provost at the University of the People, a nonprofit, tuition-free, online institution dedicated to expanding educational access worldwide. UoPeople was recently accredited by WSCUC. She previously served as Provost at University of Maryland Global Campus and was the president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). Marie has received several honors in her career for her work with adult learners including the 2025 Ray Schroeder Leadership Award for the Advancement of Digital Learning, presented by UPCEA.