Molly Bell
Associate Director
Molly Bell is an Associate Director on the Administration, Finance, and Operations research team at EAB. During her time at EAB, Molly's research has focused on cost containment, financial resiliency, higher education consolidation, and AI. Before joining EAB, Molly worked in the US House of Representatives. She has a BA in Public Policy and Sociology from William Smith College and a Masters in Public Policy from University College Dublin. In her free time, Molly enjoys reading and taking her pug, Ham, to the park.
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Areas of Expertise
- Facilities, Finance and Operations
- Specialties
- Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness, Budgeting and Planning, Cost Savings, Space Utilization
Upcoming Events
Roundtable
Beyond the Grant Cycle
Universities are navigating unprecedented financial strain—declining revenues, rising costs, and ongoing uncertainty are putting research funding, infrastructure, and talent pipelines under pressure.
Roundtable
Beyond the Annual Budget
Deans are confronting an era of constrained resources, volatile enrollment, and rising stakeholder expectations—all of which demand a new level of integration between academic and financial planning.
Roundtable
2026 Roundtable for Chief Business Officers
Join fellow chief business officers in spring 2026 for EAB's signature in-person roundtable in Washington, D.C.
Roundtable
2026 Roundtable for Chief Business Officers
Join fellow chief business officers in spring 2026 for EAB's signature in-person roundtable in Washington, D.C.