Dr. Chris Moloney is an educator, author, and higher education expert, currently serving as Associate Vice President and Associate Managing Principal of Consulting at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB). In that role, he leads the development of complex, high-impact strategic engagements with members, manages external engagement and business development strategies, and supervises a national portfolio of higher education clients. Dr. Moloney is also a key voice and creator of AGB Consulting’s digital initiatives, including conference presentations, webinars, and Ask the Expert sessions. Dr. Moloney began his tenure with AGB in business and partnership development for institutional strategies, with significant responsibility for operations. Prior to joining AGB, Dr. Moloney served as the associate director of the College Division at Global Maximum Educational Opportunities (GMEO), an international education company, where he led sales, business development, and partnership initiatives with colleges and universities across the United States.

Dr. Moloney maintains an active presence as a teacher and scholar in higher education, serving as an instructor for multiple institutions, including Colorado State University. His research agenda sits at the intersection of organizational transformation, innovative leadership, and technology. His current work focuses on the digital transformation of public safety agencies and the digital literacy skills and capabilities of public safety industry professionals. His research and publication background includes developing and implementing quantitative and qualitative studies in partnership with government agencies and NGOs, and publishing articles and books on a variety of topics within the sociological, criminological, and criminal justice fields.

Dr. Moloney holds a BA from the University of Miami, an MA from George Washington University, and a PhD from Colorado State University.