Barry Newstead is a partner in the Bridgespan Group's San Francisco office, where he advises nonprofit and foundation clients on strategies for impact and organizational development. Since joining Bridgespan in 2004, Barry has led engagements relating to global development, education reform, urban poverty alleviation, and scaling successful programs. Barry is the co-author of case studies and articles in the fields of education and community development, including “Going for the Gold” in Education Next (Spring 2008).

Prior to joining Bridgespan, Barry worked with the Boston Consulting Group. He spent much of his career in Asia and Europe working on issues of global corporate strategy and organizational development. He also played a leading role in serving nonprofit clients while working in New York.

Barry received his Master in Public Policy degree from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario in Canada.